Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Network Engineer
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer ready to lead in designing & securing enterprise-scale infrastructure that underpins frontline NHS services.
You will lead the support, design, and continual improvement of core network infrastructure across the Trust. This is a hands-on senior technical role within a specialist team, where you will be the subject matter expert for networking, connectivity, and firewall security.
Responsibilities
- Proactively maintain and enhance the Trust’s core network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and Azure networking
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd/4th line network incidents, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions
- Lead firewall configuration, security improvements, and network resilience initiatives
- Design, review, and document high- and low-level network designs to support projects and service development
- Ensure all network changes follow ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management
- Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity arrangements
- Collaborate with architects, security teams, and third-party suppliers
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to continual service improvement
- Participate in an out-of-hours support rota and travel across Berkshire sites as required
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Requirements
The successful candidate will bring extensive 3rd and 4th line experience across LAN/WAN, MPLS, firewalls, routing, and switching, along with knowledge of Azure networking. There is a split of 70/30 between project delivery and business-as-usual support, providing the opportunity to influence future network design while maintaining resilient and secure services for critical clinical systems.
It is essential you hold a CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking qualification.
A Foundation Certificate in ITIL Service Management is preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Location
Based primarily at Bath Road, Reading, this is a fully site-based role requiring regular travel across Berkshire. Due to the operational nature of the infrastructure, home working is not available. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9–5 with participation in an out-of-hours rota required.
About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Shiva Pallapothu
- Job title: IT Infrastructure Manager
- Email address: Shiva.Pallapothu@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01189046290
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