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National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Job Purpose
An opportunity has arisen for a Networks & Datacentre Technical Engineer within the IT&D Networks & Datacentre team.
The team is responsible for the design, provision, monitoring and support of LAN/WAN services throughout the company, as well as Data Centre Rooms, Structured Cabling and Network Security devices.
You will report to the Networks & Datacentre Delivery Lead and, along with the other Networks & Datacentre Technical Engineers in the team, provide a support and implementation role as well as taking on project management responsibilities.
The role is mobile field based role and will require travel to sites throughout the company. You will be required to participate in a Standby rota to provide out-of-hours support.
There are two open vacancies; one based out of Plymouth and one based out of Cardiff.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide 1st & 2nd line technical support for the Data Networks infrastructure and systems.
- Implement additions and changes to the Datacentre infrastructure and systems.
- Liaise with other IT&D teams to provide and troubleshoot IT services.
- Liaise with National Grid Telecoms and external telcos (e.g. BT) for the provision of WAN services.
- Supervise contractors working for NGED on behalf of IT&D
- Undertake other duties and project management tasks appropriate to the grade.
Qualifications
You should be a good team player and a good communicator who is able to make decisions using your own initiative to solve a range of technical challenges.
You must be educated to at least BTEC certificate or equivalent NVQ level 4/5, with 2 years suitable networking communications experience preferable. Experience with Cisco, Fortinet and Aruba products would be advantageous.
What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £49,000 £57,000 – dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
This role comes with a company vehicle due to the field aspect of the role.
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At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
