Network Engineer

A fantastic opportunity to work for a great team within the Combined Authority, we strive to develop our staff and create an innovative and creative environment.

Support and assist the senior networks engineer to deliver high quality networks throughout GMCA which enable delivery of the Digital Services Strategy. To help design and implement data and voice network solutions that meet organisational requirements using current and newly available technologies. Assess, understand and represent any changes relating to the GMCA network from information security, value for money, risk and cost perspectives.

To support the delivery of a high quality, highly performing network to GMCA and partners and ensure that its maintenance is completed to the highest standard. Assist and develop, manage and participate in projects that benefit the organisation and evaluate the benefits/efficiency of the implementation of ICT solutions.

About you: Support and deliver high quality data and voice networks throughout GMCA which enable delivery of the Digital Services Strategy. Work closely with the senior networks manager internal to support clients and external partners to identify and deliver organisational technical requirements for network services. Provide technical advice to non-specialist users and support information management and technology projects that are running across the organisation.

Develop, maintain, manage and co-ordinate all network related design activities, processes and resources. Ensure the consistent and effective delivery of GMCA networks with consideration to service management information systems, architectures, processes and metrics. Help support the promoting, maintaining and monitoring network security and ensure that it’s at the forefront of activities. Ensure the delivery of high quality network support to meet the organisation’s objectives and service levels. Develop a roadmap for the delivery of the networks to support the Digital Services Strategy. Implement this in line with industry best practice and with reference to the appropriate frameworks, for example, ITIL.

Understanding of Cisco LAN and WAN hardware and software technologies with the ability to support the organisation’s use of these products. Understanding of Cisco UCCM/UCCX platforms and technology to support highly available, high performing voice networks. Exposure to Cisco Jabber. Understanding of high availability multi-site, multi-network firewalls in particular Cisco and Fortinet. Understanding of IPS and ideally Cisco Firepower. Understanding of URL filtering technologies. Understanding of RADIUS server authentication. Exposure to DMZs and associated configurations and technologies. Experience of contributing to the management of a highly available, highly resilient multi-site WAN. Knowledge of one or more of the following: Microsoft Direct Access, Microsoft Always On VPN and Cisco AnyConnect. Knowledge of SSL VPNs.

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer.

The role holder will be subject to a Basic level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment.

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK.

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre office with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business.