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Principal Communications Engineer

Bournemouth University - IT Services and Systems Support

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £48,350
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 28th October 2024
Closes: 17th November 2024

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Communications Engineer to join our established on-site Network Communications Team. The team (consisting of Datacentre Network and Security, and Edge Network and Telephony teams) underpins all the IT services delivered to BU and therefore this role plays a critical part in ensuring the delivery of a highly available, robust, and secure service across BU.

The postholder will be responsible for the analysis, planning, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of networking and communications systems. These systems include Enterprise Wireless, Next Generation Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Telephony, WAN, Fibre Optic Networks, Load Balancing Appliances, Routing and Switching infrastructure. Training and development opportunities are provided to help maintain key skills throughout the team.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the networking and communications scope of work for all agreed BU projects to time and budget agreed by designing, installing, configuring, testing, and documenting the equipment/network systems according to the specifications agreed.
  • Oversee and participate in network technology upgrades or maintenance/expansion projects, including installation of hardware, software, and integration testing, as well as coordinating these activities with minimal impact to other live systems.
  • Proactively challenge the current environment and recommend changes which support the delivery of the required business benefits as relating to networking and communications, ensuring they are aligned to business and IT strategy.

Requirements:

  • Substantial experience working with Security technologies and next generation firewalls, preferably Cisco and or Substantial experience of Wireless networks, installations, and configuration
  • Experience in related networking and communications technologies preferably Cisco
  • Substantial experience working with Routing technologies

For an informal discussion, or if you wish to know more about the role then please contact Adrian Gillen-Buchert (Network & Communications Manager) via email at adi@bournemouth.ac.uk.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

About the department

Our IT Services department collaborates closely with our academic faculties and professional service teams to champion change and deliver our digital roadmap enabling the BU vision.  The team is composed of imaginative and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting BU with secure technology services.  We are a future-focused department, committed to delivering new digital solutions for our staff and students. 

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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