Ref Number
B01-03139
Professional Expertise
IT and Digital
Department
Vice-President (Operations) (B01)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£39,508 - £47,355
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site (> 80% of working time)
Available For Secondment
No
Closing Date
11-Apr-2023
UCL is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion. Part of UCL’s vision is to take on the hardest global challenges. The Information Services Division (ISD) is the primary provider of IT services to UCL. We support and enhance learning, teaching, research and administrative processes by providing information- and technology-related services to over 50,000 staff and students of UCL and associated institutions. Our ambition is to be the leading IT services group in the HE sector and we are growing our team’s capability in experience/UX, agile development, security, cloud, service management and partnering. We are modernising our technology foundations, digitising the processes of the university to transform experience for students and staff, and partnering across the university to drive differentiation in UCL education and research.
As a Network Engineer within Technical Operations, you will be responsible for configuration, installation and operation of wired and wireless network infrastructure. You'll provide network service provision and customer support as well mentor, coach, train and support 2nd line support team members. Please note, this will be based fully onsite on our Bloomsbury campus. In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. Job Ref: B01-03139 Closing Date: 11-04-2023 – 23:59 (UK time)
As a networking professional you have experience installing and supporting data networks within a large organisation located across a number of sites and have supported both wired and wireless networks across multiple platforms (e.g. PC, Mac). You understand the issues involved in central management of very large numbers of systems, that are geographically distributed, and the need for strict change control. Additionally, you have working knowledge of network technologies, hardware and infrastructure and experience in the design, deployment and support of switched networks. You are also able to demonstrate the following: - Knowledge of network security principles, and experience of their application in a complex and diverse network environment - Commitment to the provision of a high-quality user-focused service - Experience using an online fault logging/tracking system - Knowledge of Cisco IOS - Experience using a cable management system to trace infrastructure and installation details - Excellent problem solving skills including an ability to diagnose complex hardware and software faults - Excellent communication skills - Be able to work under pressure including ability to multitask and prioritise work You are professional and supportive towards colleagues, staff, students and others and are able to work as part of a team with minimum day-to-day supervision with a willingness to share knowledge with colleagues. Additionally, you'll be able to demonstrate the following ways of working indicators: - Switching easily between tasks for different groups and stakeholders - Documenting and sharing solutions - Anticipating issues and adjusting approaches when necessary
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women