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Network Engineer / ICT Administrator
£39,862 - 41,771
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Lime Grove Avenue, Ffynnon-ddrain
£39,862 - 41,771
Requirements
Must:
- Industry networking qualification such as CCNA or similar
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent knowledge of routers, Layer 2 & 3 switches, firewalls, gateways and wireless networks
- Strong experience configuring and maintaining Cisco switches
- Excellent knowledge of VLANs, network security and secure configuration standards
- Proven experience of creating resilient networks and business continuity solutions
- Experience with routing, VPNs, VOIP and network monitoring tools
- Previous experience in network documentation and producing detailed infrastructure diagrams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
- Recognised networking qualifications beyond CCNA (desirable)
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration (desirable)
- Experience with Radius, 802.1x and access control systems (desirable)
- Knowledge of intrusion detection systems (desirable)
- Welsh language skills (verbal and written) (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain and optimise routers, Layer 2 and 3 switches, firewalls, gateways and access points
- Deploy security patches, monitor alerts and ensure secure configuration aligned to best practice
- Manage IP schemas, VLANs, QoS, VPNs, VOIP and site-to-site connectivity
- Ensure reliable WiFi, secure remote access solutions and resilient inter-site communications
- Maintain and configure firewalls using a security-conscious approach
- Proactively monitor network performance and resolve faults using appropriate diagnostic tools
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation and configuration backups
- Work closely with system administrators, desktop support and third-party providers
- Ensure redundancy, hardware resilience and effective disaster recovery procedures
- Report concerns appropriately and support safeguarding responsibilities
Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer / ICT Network Administrator to join our team at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, located at our Service Headquarters in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. We are one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, committed to protecting a population of around 900,000 people. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working hours, and a supportive community-focused environment. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place through prevention, protection, and emergency response.
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