The NIT Specialist will work collaboratively within a team to ensure the efficient and accurate operation of the assigned department, maintaining full compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role requires a balanced approach, combining hands-on support and management of network infrastructure with effective communication and coordination with external service providers and international colleagues.
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Your New Role
- Lead the day-to-day operations and management of all network technologies (LAN, WAN, WLAN) supporting 14 Regional Distribution
- Centres and over 1,200 stores to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Develop and implement rollout plans in collaboration with international departments, national regional distribution centres, and external suppliers to support network expansions and upgrades.
- Accurately document existing business processes, workflows, and network configurations to maintain comprehensive records and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and work closely with the Network Team Leader to design and implement enhanced procedures that drive efficiency and compliance.
- Ensure all network operations adhere to legal requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies to maintain full compliance.
- Deliver second and third-level support to regional teams and stores, escalating complex issues to external service partners when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare clear and concise communications for the business regarding network updates, changes, and incidents.
- Conduct thorough testing of hardware and software updates to validate that newly implemented requirements and existing functionalities operate correctly and without disruption.
- Provide the National IT Manager and Network Team Leader with accurate and timely forecasts of network-related expenditures to support budget planning and financial control.
- Coordinate and oversee consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers as required, including the management of purchase orders for goods and services.
- Advise the Network Team Leader on emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance network capabilities and future-proof infrastructure.
- Manage scheduled system maintenance activities, occasionally outside normal business hours, to minimize operational impact.
- Perform regular support and maintenance tasks, including daily system health checks, to ensure continuous and seamless network operation.
About You
- Experience of vendor management, especially Service Delivery
- Coordinating external and internal resources that are carrying out design work
- Coordinating external and internal resources conducting testing, as well as carrying out testing of all changes to the network (including software updates, hardware changes and configuration changes)
- Planning network upgrades and new network deployments
- Planning network upgrades and new network deployments
- Installation, maintenance and configuration of routers, firewalls and switches
- Experience of zoning concepts (e.g. DMZ)
- Experience configuring and maintaining VPNs
- Experience coordinating projects
- Knowledge of, or experience with, network administration supporting core business environments
- Conceptual knowledge of Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies such as routing, MPLS and SD-WAN
- Conceptual knowledge of Network Firewall technologies, especially Fortinet Fortigate
- Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) Technologies, especially Juniper and Cisco Meraki
- Working knowledge of Wireless LAN Technologies, especially Extreme Wi-Fi (formerly Zebra / Motorola) and Cisco Meraki
- Knowledge, or experience, of managing Wireless LANs (e.g. co-ordinating installations, high-level understanding of planning coverage, understanding of SSIDs and authentication methods)
- Creation and maintenance of supporting processes and documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Desirable:
- JNCIP or equivalent (e.g. CCNP)
- Experience of working within industry standards (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO , ITILv4)
- An understanding of network cable patching and key standards for installation of structured cabling
- An awareness of PCI DSS
What You\'ll get in Return
- Salary starting £36,745 rising to £53,200
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 5 weeks\' annual leave plus
