Senior Data & Voice Network Specialist

Faculty/Directorate

Finance, Infrastructure and Human Resources

School/Function

IT Services

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Actual hours

37

Salary from

48,251.00

Salary to

57,061.00

Posted Date

21/02/2024

Closing Date

10/03/2024

Ref No

3991

Documents

Our vision is for IT to be a valued business partner, providing innovative services to our students and staff and as a Senior Voice & Data Network Specialist, you will be responsible for both the technical delivery of the Network transformation and the day-to-day management and support of the network infrastructure, systems, and services. Your role will be key in ensuring that the new and existing Data & Voice Network technologies are fully supported and are highly available, reliable, and secure.

Working closely with the Network & Telephony Manager, you will play a key role in the creation of data and voice strategies and driving continual service improvement. As a senior technical subject matter expert in a team of voice and data specialists, you will define, develop, enforce, and maintain standards and controls for all data & voice related services/technology. You will also establish effective communications within IT Services and the wider University to ensure services are fit for purpose and fit for use.

This is a hands-on role, which would ideally suit someone who is forward- thinking, innovative, curious, high-energy, self-aware, who is passionate about making a positive difference, and who thrives in an inclusive and diverse university community. Ideally, you will have experience of working in mature environments where you have been involved in supporting a large-scale Network Infrastructure within a complex organization. Working with the wider University you will understand how technology and IT services can impact both the student and staff experience providing recommendations on how we can exploit technologies within the Network & Telephony space.

Work at the forefront of digital technology

Information and Technology Services provides and supports digital services and facilities for students and staff to enable learning, teaching, research and administration. Our key functions are to innovate, implement and support an extensive range of digital services across the University to assist our community access and process information to achieve their goals.

In addition to making a valuable contribution to sustainability across the University, our staff share a high customer service ethic and commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a full time, fixed term position until 31st May 2025 with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 22nd March 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Larry Allotey, Network & Telephony Transformation Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now'. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.