Network Engineer

• Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, with a distinguished heritage and history. With over 24,000 students, 3,700 staff and an annual turnover of some £300m, Queen’s University Belfast plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Queen’s University Belfast combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos.

  The post holder will work in the Network Group within Infrastructure. They will support the University’s teaching, learning, research and administration activities through the development and support of its data communication network.

  Main duties will include-

  • Working as part of a team to identify, develop and implement computer and network systems and solutions to provide an integrated range of high quality services in support of the University’s administrative, research, learning and teaching objectives.
  • Using appropriate technologies and applications to ensure the continuity, performance and security of the University’s business functions running over the services.
  • Administering central network and related computer systems for the University.
  • Leading/participating in project teams engaged in network development work.
  • Participating in collaborative projects with other Groups and Divisions.
  • Supporting the establishment and development of a high quality enterprise infrastructure.

  Please note that there will be occasional work in the evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the University.

  Our five core values (Integrity, Connected, Ambition, Respect, Excellence) have been developed by staff and students. They express our shared understanding of what we believe, how we aim to behave and what we aspire to be as an international organisation.

  The successful candidate will have:

  • Degree and three years’ relevant experience in computer networking
  • 3-years relevant experience to include:

  -  Understanding and application of modern network technologies, TCP/IP router and switch management, IEEE 802_3x, transmission technologies, Internet security solutions.

  -  Experience of network integration, trouble-shooting and protocol analysis.

  -  Experience of UNIX/LINUX system administration.

  -  Experience in VOIP and WiFi technologies

  • Experience of working with network management systems.
  • Experience in managing an IP address management system

  
  Further information about the Directorate can be found at /www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/ 

  Informal enquiries may be directed to Alan Tedford, email: a.tedford@qub.ac.uk

  Anticipated interview date: Thursday 28 March 2019

  Salary scale:   £33,199 - £39,610 per annum (potential to progress to £43,266 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution)

  Closing date:   Monday 11 March 2019

  For full job details and essential/desirable criteria please refer to the candidate information link on our website by clicking apply. You must clearly demonstrate how you are meeting the criteria on your application form. For further information or assistance contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on resourcing@qub.ac.uk

  The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
  
  Reference number: 19/107250