Principal Networking & Security Engineers are expected to oversee the management and ongoing development of the Trust’s data and telephony network (wired and wireless) and to keep the organisation safe and secure by managing cyber security aspects across the organisation. The role will cover:
- Responsibility for the execution of analytics, investigations, resolution, and reporting to a highly complex level for network and cyber security matters
- Responsibility for the day to day operational running of the Trust’s network, wired and wireless and to troubleshoot issues and outages.
- Responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and running of the Cyber Security Operations Centre.
- Escalation point to the team, but also to the wider ICT management to support the delivery of the Departmental and Trust objectives.
- Providing a high level of support to the Networking and Security Engineers.
- Responsibility for dealing with and resolving network and cyber security incidents in a timely manner.
- Responsibility for ensuring any changes to the data and telephony networks, as well as cyber security tools and monitoring do not impact on service
- Responsibility for evaluating and testing network and security tools.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
