SYP - Lead Analyst (Network / Telephony)

As a Lead Analyst working in a busy IT department, your role will be to manage a team of specialists across South Yorkshire and Humberside Police for the successful provision of the network and data telephony requirements.

You will have ownership of the technology associated with the network and telephony function across both forces and you will deputise for line managers as part of the role.,

• Manage a team of highly skilled network professionals.


• Oversee technical projects in alignment with organisational goals


• Implement operational processes to increase efficiencies, which will meet and/or exceed client expectations.


• Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of IT footprint and other IT systems and drive improvements to service quality/customer experience.
  
  If you have experience and understanding of Network Hardware Technologies and you have the ability to coach, mentor and develop staff, this could be the ideal role for you. In addition, you must have the ability to travel as information systems is a collaborative function between South Yorkshire and Humberside Police Forces., Knowledge and ability to utilise network technologies such as TCP/IP, MPLS, Client VPN and WAN VPN, WAN, LAN, VLANs, QoS, Multi-Cast, Telephony and VOIP, Penetration Testing


• Knowledge of licence and asset management.


• Knowledge of Web Service, Security Certification and SSL technology


• Ability to travel (between Humberside Police and South Yorkshire Police).


• Hold a relevant degree or proven experience of working at industry standard level.


• Ability to manage and supervise staff.


Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview, Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme


• Generous annual leave allowance


• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave


• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working


• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust


• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police


• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice


• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme


• Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)


• Membership to the Sports and Social Club


• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks