Senior Network Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £47,593 per annum

Overview

Are you a talented and motivated Senior Network Engineer who wants to take their skills and experience to the next level within a large complex Network Environment? Why choose us? The University of Westminster established over 175 years ago has developed in to one of the UKs leading Universities, fostering innovation and creativity inspired by research and informed by practice. Now is an exciting time to join us on our digital journey, digital is at the heart of everything we do, as part of our £40m investment over the next 5 years we are looking to grow our innovative technology team. The University supports around 18,000 Students and staff based across our sites in the heart of London. We offer a comprehensive range of IT and Digital Services and as part of our journey we are looking to redevelop our services and look at new technology solutions that will enhance our student and staff experience creating a more digitally connected campus. The role Westminster are seeking to invest in an ambitious and motivated Senior Network Engineer who will take a lead in the design, development, implementation and operational support for the Infrastructure, Data & Telecoms Team. Working with the wider networks team you will support the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day operations. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be key in the development and support of systems and applications, in the University's Information Strategy. This enables the University to take advantage of leading edge developments in IT and will drive a direct impact on both the student and staff experience and operational efficiency through technology enablement. Your profile A strong technical background across wireless, voice and data networks including configuration, support and network problem resolution Strong knowledge of data networking protocols including TCP/IP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS and an understanding of network security principles Strong experience of supporting and managing routers, switches, firewalls, Data Centre Management, Cloud Solutions, Virtualisation & Infrastructure & Storage & Backup Experience of acting in a 3rd line support capacity across a range of network and telephony technologies. Experience of working on large, complex, enterprise platforms and technical architectural leadership is advantageous A strong customer service focused Network Engineer who is passionate about improving user experience and services Network certification i.e. CCNA/CCNP/BCNP Communication You will be a self-motivated individual who is able to be adaptable and flexible and able to adjust to a new situations and environments You hold a positive attitude with initiative and drive Effective oral and written communication skills, with a logical and pragmatic approach to tasks Ability to communicate with people at all levels, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical users As an employer of choice, the University of Westminster offers an extensive benefits package including: Competitive salary of £47,593-£51,519 dependent upon experience 35 days annual leave plus Christmas closure days, public holidays Competitive pension package A healthy work-life balance for all employees Professional and personal development and training opportunities Interview Date on site at the University of Westminster on Friday 6th March For more detailed information, please contact Hannah Groves on or visit our dedicated recruitment website Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk