Infrastructure Engineer (Network)

Job summary

The Infrastructure Engineer (Network) is a key member of the Digital Services Infrastructure Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The role ensures the Trust's digital infrastructure operates securely, efficiently, and reliably across acute and community sites, supporting staff access to critical information and systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Service Delivery: Provide infrastructure services in line with SLAs, resolving incidents and requests promptly.
• System Management: Deploy, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot servers, networks, telephony, and related hardware/software.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure infrastructure meets NHS security standards, DSPT Toolkit requirements, and Cyber Security guidelines.
• Project Support: Contribute to technical projects and assist with upgrades, patching, and improvements.
• Monitoring & Risk Reduction: Use proactive alerting tools to minimize downtime and maintain performance standards.
• Technical Expertise: Possess specialist knowledge in Server/Storage and generalist knowledge across other infrastructure domains (Telecoms, Networking, or Architecture)

Additional Duties

• Flexible working hours (8 am-6 pm coverage) and participation in on-call rota.
• Manage team cover and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the line manager

Main duties of the job

Operational Responsibilities

Deliver infrastructure services in line with SLAs.

Manage and maintain infrastructure systems for maximum availability, including redundancy and documentation.

Ensure systems, procedures, and documentation are accurate and regularly updated.

Configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot servers, storage and security systems.

Monitor system performance, capacity, and connectivity, report findings to senior management.

Implement and maintain data backup strategies

Enforce security compliance and respond to NHS Digital CareCERT

Test changes before live deployment and follow Change Board process.

Identify and manage risks; maintain asset registers and capacity management processes.

Provide training and mentorship across teams.

Explore emerging technologies to enhance patient care.

Liaise with 3rd party suppliers and external stakeholders

Financial & Physical Resources

Ensure safe use and maintenance of infrastructure assets.

Analysis & Problem Solving

Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis using specialized tools.

Resolve issues efficiently and escalate when necessary.

Project Management

Support projects with technical expertise, risk management, and change control.

Communication

Explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff.

Document and improve processes.

Information Resources

Assist in planning and implementing new infrastructure systems.

Research & Development

Promote innovation and horizon scanning for future technologies.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

45,953 to 54,254 a year pa pro rata incl HCAS outer

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

-NA

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the a more detailed information about the associated post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the a more detailed information about the associated post

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a computer-based discipline or relevant subject
• Appropriate certificated vendor training on maintaining the relevant specialism infrastructure system
• Technical knowledge of network systems
• ITIL Foundation qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Networking qualification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• A high level of communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Able to prioritise workload in response to changing demands
• Documentation skills to a high standard
• Knowledge of SD-WAN,Wifi,NAC
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems

Desirable

• Experience of Server, Telecoms and Architecture
• Configuration and support of Palo alto firewalls
• Knowledge of the configuration and support for Load Balancers

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in effectively supporting a large scale, complex environment
• Experience of working with thin client infrastructure and technologies
• Working with 3rd parties
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems.

Desirable

• Worked for other NHS trust
• Experience of working in a SAN environment
• Experience with Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 and Active Directory

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of developing and sustaining relationships with different customer groups at varying levels
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyse complex situations and devise plans accordingly

Desirable

• Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships

Other

Essential

• Flexible Working
• Work as part of an On call team

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working in a computer-based discipline or relevant subject
• Appropriate certificated vendor training on maintaining the relevant specialism infrastructure system
• Technical knowledge of network systems
• ITIL Foundation qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Networking qualification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• A high level of communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Able to prioritise workload in response to changing demands
• Documentation skills to a high standard
• Knowledge of SD-WAN,Wifi,NAC
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems

Desirable

• Experience of Server, Telecoms and Architecture
• Configuration and support of Palo alto firewalls
• Knowledge of the configuration and support for Load Balancers

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in effectively supporting a large scale, complex environment
• Experience of working with thin client infrastructure and technologies
• Working with 3rd parties
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and messaging systems.

Desirable

• Worked for other NHS trust
• Experience of working in a SAN environment
• Experience with Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 and Active Directory

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of developing and sustaining relationships with different customer groups at varying levels
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyse complex situations and devise plans accordingly

Desirable

• Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships

Other

Essential

• Flexible Working
• Work as part of an On call team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website