Senior Network Engineer

DescriptionDo you have experience providing 3rd line support? Do you have a level 5 NVQ in IT, ISEB, or anything similar? Do you live in or around Essex?
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer who can support Essex and Kent Police Force with IT infrastructure development, technical advice, problem resolution, troubleshooting, evaluation, device configuration and transitional arrangements.
Role: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Agile working
Office based at Sandford Rd, Springfield, Chelmsford CM2 6DA
Rate: £18.57ph
Job Type: Till November 2023 initially with a possibility of extension
Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, standard office hours, 37 hours per week
Start: Once cleared the police vetting process
Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to Force network infrastructure, diagnosing complex problems, evaluating risks, and maintaining IT systems throughout Kent Police and Essex Police.
Identify network infrastructure risks, review threats, assess impact, escalate, and create solutions for effective data protection.
Assess and advise on hardware and software configuration, upgrades, operation, control, and maintenance
Manage network changes, enhance capacity, and provide recovery for Kent and Essex Police.
Implement IT infrastructure security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring auditable records and user documentation.
Create open communication techniques for network support services, attend meetings and share information to improve customer relations and service quality.Experience needed:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience with a thorough understanding of developments in networking and communications or equivalent.
Working experience as a 3rd line support
Level 5 NVQ for Information Technology professionals or equivalent / Higher Level Infrastructure Management Diploma [ISEB]
Effective knowledge of ITIL Version 3 is required; specifically change, problem and incident management,
SFIA Skills at Level 4 in Systems Integration, Release Management and Solution Architecture
Broad understanding of IT infrastructure architecture, including frameworks and principles for servers, networks, and operating systems such as Windows Server, UNIX, LINUX, Oracle, SQL-Server, TDM, ATM, and TCP/IP
Able to recognise new hardware, software, and communication technologies, as well as examine their significance
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Benefits:
Advice and editing on your current CV
The dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friendAll applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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Chelmsford, Essex
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