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2 x IT Advanced Network Specialist, West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston
Permanent
Service Area: Corporate Services - IT Services
Grade: 7
Salary: £41.857 - £45,968
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Reporting to the IT Network Technical Team Lead, this is a senior post within the IT Services structure and is critical in the delivery of effective and efficient IT Services. As an Advanced Network Specialist your challenge is to be a subject matter expert on the IPT, networking and network security services used by West Lothian Council and to provide technical leadership in these areas.
The post will work closely with other Advanced Specialist posts within the IT Service, covering specialist areas including Unix, Wintel, Security, Client and Server Management and Application Interface Development providing an excellent IT service provision to all of our customers.
This permanent role provides an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across the geography of West Lothian.
IT Services structure is based on ITlLv3 and you must have a solid understanding, knowledge and experience of good practice.
Applicants will have proven experience implementing and supporting one or more of the following: routing and switched networks, IPT, wireless networks, and firewalls in a multi-site organisation.
Training and development will be provided to ensure that the post-holder attains and maintains the technology-specific skills required of the role.
Our benefits package includes flexible working hours, up to 30 days paid holidays and 7 public holidays a year, average salary pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resources and access to a range of discounted staff benefits.
Please note, if you wish to discuss the role or would like any further information prior to making an application, please contact: Matthew Clarke, IT Networks Team Leader by email matthew.clarke@westlothian.gov.uk .
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