Network Manager - Belfast (43-50k)

Network Manager - Belfast (43-50k)

• Job Reference: VR061124
• Job Title: Network Manager
• Salary: 43-50k pa
• Based: Belfast (free parking available)
• Contract: Temp (6+ months)
• Hours: 37.5 pw / Mon-Fri 9-5

Overview

The Network Manager will be responsible for the support, delivery, and management of all Network systems and services. The post holder will be responsible for the design, capacity, availability, security, and continuity of Network Systems and Services. They will provide expert advice on the design and implementation of Network aspects of ICT Solutions.

About you

• Strong experience of managing network infrastructure - maintenance, troubleshooting, improvements etc.
• Experience of leading on the planning and implementation of configuration and installation of network hardware and software - working on network improvement projects.
• Experience of implementing network security protocols/standards.
• Hold CCNA or higher certification.

What you'll do as an ICT Network Manager

• Support the development and implementation of the ICT Strategy and annual work Programmes.
• Plan and develop network infrastructure strategies, together with the development of appropriate Regional networking and security policies and procedures, in line with guidelines.
• Lead on the design, implementation, development, and support of the entire network infrastructure for the Service ensuring availability, capacity, security, and continuity to meet present and future requirements.
• Plan the design, configuration, and installation of network hardware and software, through recognised project management methodologies, to ensure that the operational requirements of the Service and its ICT Strategy are fully met. This will at times require the post holder to assume the role of project manager/coordinator for specific projects in which the post holder has particular expertise.
• Implement appropriate network security protocols/standards that enable network interconnects to be established and managed on the organisation's digital service.
• Plan the design, configuration, and implementation of appropriate mobile data interconnects required to support Service mobile data Solutions.
• Manage, diagnose, and resolve technical problems (both hardware and software related) which may be reported by users of ICT systems throughout the Service.
• Develop appropriate security standards and working procedures, which will lead the Service towards gaining formal network security accreditation (e.g. ISO27001, NIS compliance etc.).
• Lead in the specification and procurement of network systems hardware and software, based upon recognised and agreed technical and industry standards, and to maintain accurate financial records of all purchases.