Senior Connectivity and Data Centre Analyst ITRP57
Bradford/Remote Working
1 full-time permanent post (37 hours)
Looking to join a fast-paced IT team providing networking, voice and security related infrastructure and software support? Then why not join the Connectivity and Data Centre Team at West Yorkshire Police within the Digital Policing Directorate!
West Yorkshire Police is seeking a competent and capable networking engineer with hands on experience of installing, configuring, commissioning and trouble shooting complex LAN/WAN switched and routed IP networks, multivendor firewalls and VPN solutions, corporate Wi-Fi solutions, telephony - both analogue and VOIP lines and telephone exchanges and MS Azure cloud. Having experience of working on various Cisco and Checkpoint networking hardware appliances.
Benefits include; generous annual leave entitlements starting at 29 days increasing to 34 days with 5+ years of service, flexible and remote working, local government pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
Purpose of role:
To technically lead and co-ordinate a professional specialised Digital Policing team, ensuring effective configuration of the network, voice, ICCS and security systems and associated infrastructure through the use of industry standards and methodologies, participating in improvement initiatives, adoption and change control processes in order to maintain and develop the service provided by Digital Infrastructure.
Key skills / experience required as outlined in the Expertise in Role at Level 1:
•Experience of managing applications, systems or networks to meet SLA targets.
•Proven ability to support and manage computer infrastructure in a large organisation with multiple site locations and thousands of users.
•Related degree or specialist networking qualification, or significant experience with relevant in-house training.
•Detailed Knowledge of security issues surrounding large IT and data environments
•Proven ability to lead, mentor and direct staff in relation to resolving complex technical issues.
•An analytical mind set with problem-solving skills.
•Excellent communication and collaboration skills with demonstrable ability to convey, clarify and advise on technical issues at all levels
•Previous supervisory experience
Other (physical, mobility, local conditions)
•Has a full current UK/European Driving Licence or has the ability to travel for business purposes.
•Has access to a motor vehicle and is prepared to use it for business purposes.
•Ability to pass vetting to SC level and NPPV3.
•Is prepared to participate in the department’s callout rota.
To Apply:
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter below, to qualify you MUST redact all personal information:
Name
Age
Sex
Address
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 17th of February 2023.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.