ICT Technical Specialist - Networking Technologies

In this senior, hands-on role you will own the trust’s non-datacentre network, spanning wired, wireless, mobile, voice, and data services. You will translate complex requirements into secure, reliable networking solutions and guide both strategic planning and daily delivery. You’ll shape an IT Assurance framework aligned with NHS standards to support clinical and corporate teams. This position offers scope to influence architecture decisions and cross-functional collaboration within a mission-driven healthcare environment.

• Act as the lead subject matter expert for networking technologies across the trust
• Provide authoritative advice on network requirements and lead delivery of key projects
• Formulate and deliver an IT Assurance framework aligned with NHS governance, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF
• Own lifecycle management for all non-datacentre networking assets and services (wired, wireless, mobile, voice, data)
• Design network architectures and topologies; draft specifications and procurement criteria
• Oversee day-to-day network performance, security, user administration, configuration, patching, and tuning
• Plan technology refreshes and manage warranties, support contracts, OS, and software licensing
• Maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience plans for networking services
• Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation across system management processes

• Three years of proven networking experience in a specialist technician role
• Ability to interpret NHS guidance on ICT systems and adapt local policy accordingly
• Desirable: ITIL certification; professional networking certifications
• Post-graduate level education or equivalent senior-level experience
• Experience designing resilience and business continuity for networking technologies

• leadership
• strategic advisory
• clear communication
• networking technologies (wired, wireless, mobile, voice)
• security and resilience planning
• IT Assurance framework alignment (NHS governance, ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF)