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Nigel Wright Group
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Tech stack
Azure
Cloud Computing
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Control
Network Planning and Design
Remote Access Technology
Service Design
Wide Area Networks
Cisco networks
Job description
You'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's network infrastructure strategy, ensuring resilience, scalability, and alignment with operational and clinical needs., * Collaborate with senior IT leaders to deliver a robust and future-ready network platform.
- Define and document infrastructure strategies and service relationships.
- Lead infrastructure projects and vendor engagements.
- Ensure network availability, security, and performance across multiple sites.
- Provide 24/7 support coverage and troubleshoot production systems.
- Contribute to service design, hardware solutions, and interface requirements.
Requirements
- Higher degree in IT or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in: \t
- Enterprise network design
- Network security and threat hardening
- SD-WAN, SDA, DNS/DHCP
- Centrally managed services (e.g. Cisco DNA, ISE, Prime)
- Next-gen firewalls and remote access technologies
- Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience Desirable
- Cisco certifications
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies
- Project management qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
- Confidence in managing complex relationships across vendors and internal stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset with hands-on technical capability.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.