Network Engineer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is part of the Network Team, assisting in delivering core technology services and ensuring operational continuity and future development of Trust systems. It involves proactively managing the installation, maintenance, development, and support of the Trust's network infrastructure, including data, voice, and video conferencing technologies. The post holder will ensure all systems operate securely and with a focus on customer-based delivery, adhering to Trust, industry, and national standards.
Key responsibilities
- Work closely with the Network Manager to identify key areas for network development and assess new technologies.
- Implement and manage network security, including firewalls and access controls, to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Assist in planning and executing disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
- Monitor network performance in real-time and inform helpdesk/technical teams of issues and changes.
- Manage network administration functions, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of routers, switches, and other critical infrastructure.
- Assist in maintaining the inventory of all Trust's network hardware and software assets, including commissioning structured cabling and configuring new hardware.
Essential criteria
- Education to degree/HND/MCSE/CISCO (CCNA) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and significant experience in Network Administration and Management
- CISCO Certified Professional in at least one specialism or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in managing large scale, complex network infrastructures in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
- Experience in configuring and managing advanced network security systems, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Excellent knowledge of routing, switching and wireless
- Carry out diagnostic checks on network hardware and software identifying faults and performing recovery procedures in the event of component failure
Desirable criteria
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- A working knowledge of BS7799 and the Data Protection Act
- IT experience gained in Acute healthcare / NHS setting
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Network Engineer
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
As part of the Network Team this role assists in delivering coretechnology services to the Trust. This role has delegated responsibilityfor key tasks enabling operational continuity and future developmentof all Trust systems. Awareness is required of local and nationalinitiatives, standards and best practice as well as industry standards.To assist the Trust Communications and Voice Manager in proactivelymanaging the installation, maintenance, development and support ofthe Trust's network infrastructure including data, voice and videoconferencing technologies. To do so in accordance with Trust, industry and national standards. To ensure that all systems operate with a focus on customer-baseddelivery. To ensure all Trust network systems are operating within a secureenvironment. To ensure proper awareness of own responsibilities inaccordance with Trust policies and the Data Protection Act.
Main duties of the job
Network Systems Development and Managemento Proactive Development: Work closely with the Network Manager to identify key areas for network development, ensuring the infrastructure meets current and future demands. This includes assessing new technologies, recommending upgrades, and implementing solutions to improve network performance and security.o Ne
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