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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Support Engineer - **Company:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Salary:** £39,959.0 - £48,117.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Operating System (NOS), Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), IP Address Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Forescout, Terraform, Cisco - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-1414/ats-direct-apply ## About the Role Knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS Experience with Cisco and/or Extreme networking technologies Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Relevant networking qualification (e.g. CCNA) or equivalent experience Excellent communication and teamwork skills, * *Degree level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience * *Specialist knowledge of network technologies, supported by relevant training, with practical experience of supporting and maintaining complex LAN and WAN environments, including routing and switching, network security controls, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud based networking services., * *ITIL Foundation or Practitioner * *Recognised Networking qualification such as Cisco CCNA. * *Cyber Security related qualification/cert or extensive experience working on network security platforms, * *Experience in technical support role gained while working in a enterprise environment. * *Understanding of key protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) * *Understanding of Network Security principles * *Experienced in Wired and Wireless troubleshooting methodology's * *An understanding of Cybersecurity readiness, response, and recovery, including: * ISO/IEC 27001 * Cyber Essentials, * *Experience in supporting Cisco access layer * *Experience in supporting Extreme access layer and Extreme Wi Fi * *Experience in Checkpoint Firewall' * *Experience in administering of Forescout NA * *Experience of working with a large healthcare or public sector organisation. * *Understanding of DSPT/CAF requirements * *Working knowledge of other cloud providers e.g., AWS, Google. * *Experience of cloud networking and security, particularly Azure ExpressRoute, virtual WAN and Azure Firewall., * *Experience of Network Operating Systems (Cisco IOS, Linux, Windows etc) * *Experience of IP address Management, subnetting, DHCP, DNS * *Understanding of Firewall principles * *Troubleshooting -- ability to diagnose wired and wireless connectivity and performance issues using relevant tools. * *Willingness when required to participate in a on-call rota to provide support for out of hours critical incidents * *Able to work and travel across all sites as required by the job role. * *Demonstrate flexibility to support key milestones when needed., * *Training and supporting colleagues to develop competencies within the team. * *Basic scripting skills using PowerShell, Terraform, or similar. * *Ekahau Sidekick site survey tool usage ## Description Experience supporting enterprise network environments, *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* ## Related Videos - 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