Senior Network Engineer

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week. 

Information Systems and Support (ISS) delivers a comprehensive portfolio of ICT services to the University’s user community of 20,000 students and staff across our London campuses. Our team is growing as we further develop our digital environment and as part of this we are looking to expand and develop the ISS Team, with more than £40 million investment planned over the next 5 years. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing and innovative team.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be a key member of the Infrastructure, Data & Telecoms team, taking a leading role in the successful design, development, and implementation of Network and Telecommunication systems, and support the effective and efficient delivery of day-to-day operational services, delivered against an ITIL quality management framework.

There are several exciting upcoming projects to get involved in including: entire network re-architecture implementation, Core switch replacement, Distribution & Edge switch upgrades, NAC deployment & ClearPass upgrade, wireless replacement, and new building/large space network installations.

Experience:

• 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
• Strong communication skills with experience providing technical leadership and managing multiple priorities.
• Network certifications e.g. Cisco CCNP, Brocade BCNP, HP Master ASE or similar
• Experience working in an ITIL based environment.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders. 

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 30 April 2024 

Interviews are likely to be held on: TBC