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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DTS Network Engineer - **Company:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** Stockport, UK - **Salary:** £39,959.0 - £48,117.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Virtualization, VoIP, Configuration Management, Office Suite, Cisco WebEx, Software Licensing, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco, User Accounts - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9362-26-0714/ats-direct-apply ## About the Role Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be of equal importance to technical ability., * A higher education qualification in a computing/engineering/technical discipline or relevant equivalent acquired experience combined with a vocational IT qualification * ITIL Foundation Certificate (to be passed within 12 months of appointment), * Good written and verbal communication skills * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills * Work proactively and without supervision * Communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues at all levels of ability and seniority * Good time management * An ability to travel around the Stockport area ## Description DTS Network EngineerFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekWe are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team of dedicated IT professionals. We support the delivery of informationtechnology and Telephony to around 6,500 NHS staff working at Stepping Hill Hospital and over 30 sites in the Stockport community.The post holders will have significant experience of managing and maintaining an Enterprise Cisco Network that includes VOIP, Nexus, ACI,Wireless & Firepower. You will have responsibility for operational and strategic support in conjunction with the Network and UC Manager of theNetwork infrastructure, which contains switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, Cisco Call Managers, VOIP, WebEx, authenticationservers etc. Formal Cisco qualification would be highly advantageous.You will provide technical assistance and support to staff, system administrators, service providers and our colleagues in partner careorganisations. At times you will be required to work off site therefore you must have the use of your own vehicle and a full valid driving license.You will also participate in an on-call rota to provide out of hours support., This is a position in the department, occasionally deputising for the Network and UC Manager in all matters related to the Network duringshort-term absences., The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded., * A good knowledge of computer architecture, Windows operating systems and office applications * Data Protection and software licensing principals * Directory Services / Administration Desirable * ITIL Problem & Incident Management * ITIL Configuration Management * Desktop & application virtualisation * Mobile Device Management Experience Essential * Experience of supporting desktop technologies in a networked environment * Experience of supporting the Windows operating system and standard office applications Desirable * Experience of supporting mobile technologies * Working with an ITIL based Service Desk System * Administering network and email user accounts * Experience of supporting BigHand application ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Playing in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100363-wearedevelopers-live-playing-in-production) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [You’re a great coder? 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