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CT Network Manager

Bedford Borough Council takes great care to recruit the very best people so that
the services we provide to our community are first class. We believe that the best
work gets done in an environment that's enjoyable and which values, supports and
encourages the development of its employees. In return we expect our employees
to work hard and be committed to help us achieve our vision and share our values.


Finance & Corporate Services

ICT Network Manager

£45,240 - £48,164 p.a. • Quote ref: 0001501


Bedford Borough Council seeks a Network Manager to be responsible for the
Council's voice and data network operation (WAN/LAN/VPN/broadband) operating
across the Council from Borough Hall.

You will manage a small team of engineers responsible for stability, availability
and improvement of the Council's network using your skills and understanding of
networks. You will be a hands-on manager with an experienced background in ICT
networks and retain a broad technical understanding of the technologies deployed
in the industry.

We are searching for a Network Manager who has a background and experience
in large scale projects with an ability to work on their own initiative and make
high impact decisions with regard to the Council's network. You will ideally hold
certified qualifications and have gained substantial experience as a Network
Manager in a hands-on capacity including stakeholder engagement and senior
management reporting.

For full job details visit this website


Closing date: 23 January 2014

Posts working with children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the
disclosure of criminal records.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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