Infrastructure Engineer (Network)

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Job description Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a computer-based discipline or relevant subject
• Appropriate certificated vendor training on maintaining the relevant specialism infrastructure system
• Technical knowledge of network systems
• ITIL Foundation qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Networking qualification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential

• A high level of communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Able to prioritise workload in response to changing demands
• Documentation skills to a high standard
• Knowledge of SD-WAN,Wifi,NAC
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems

Desirable

• Experience of Server, Telecoms and Architecture
• Configuration and support of Palo alto firewalls
• Knowledge of the configuration and support for Load Balancers

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in effectively supporting a large scale, complex environment
• Experience of working with thin client infrastructure and technologies
• Working with 3rd parties
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems.

Desirable

• Worked for other NHS trust
• Experience of working in a SAN environment
• Experience with Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 and Active Directory

SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of developing and sustaining relationships with different customer groups at varying levels
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyse complex situations and devise plans accordingly

Desirable

• Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships

Other Essential

• Flexible Working
• Work as part of an On call team

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a computer-based discipline or relevant subject
• Appropriate certificated vendor training on maintaining the relevant specialism infrastructure system
• Technical knowledge of network systems
• ITIL Foundation qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Networking qualification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential

• A high level of communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Able to prioritise workload in response to changing demands
• Documentation skills to a high standard
• Knowledge of SD-WAN,Wifi,NAC
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems

Desirable

• Experience of Server, Telecoms and Architecture
• Configuration and support of Palo alto firewalls
• Knowledge of the configuration and support for Load Balancers

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in effectively supporting a large scale, complex environment
• Experience of working with thin client infrastructure and technologies
• Working with 3rd parties
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems.

Desirable

• Worked for other NHS trust
• Experience of working in a SAN environment
• Experience with Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 and Active Directory

SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of developing and sustaining relationships with different customer groups at varying levels
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyse complex situations and devise plans accordingly

Desirable

• Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships

Other Essential

• Flexible Working
• Work as part of an On call team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assitant Director of Infrastructure & Architecture

Patrick Jessett

[email protected]

07920406487

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pa pro rata incl HCAS outer

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-8310890-NA

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job overview

The Infrastructure Engineer (Network) is a key member of the Digital Services Infrastructure Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The role ensures the Trust's digital infrastructure operates securely, efficiently, and reliably across acute and community sites, supporting staff access to critical information and systems.