Network Engineer Role Summary
This role is responsible for network operations and maintenance, providing level 3 support for services that customers rely on.
A successful applicant will work closely with existing engineering teams to build and maintain a highly scalable, reliable, and resilient network, focusing on automation and providing elastic services to customers on demand.
The individual in this role will be passionate about scalable networking, with an interest in automation and software, working robustly to solve problems with a focus on customer experience and the end product.
They will have come from a telecommunications or content distribution network background, with experience working on large global networks and intimate knowledge of routing protocols and label switching. Experience with SDN and cloud-based networking concepts is essential.
Job Responsibilities
* Support capacity management function
* Support network risk management function
* Participate in network procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved design standards
* Identify and lead network redesign initiatives to optimise performance and cost
* Manage assigned network projects end-to-end
* Host regular meetings for BAU, projects, and capacity planning
* Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on network performance and growth
* Review and approve scripts and programs used in network projects
* Perform carrier and vendor analysis
* Train and mentor operations engineers within the team
* Support operation and maintenance of next-generation network
* Lead resolution of major network and layer 3 customer incidents
* Document all work in OSS/BSS systems
* Ensure appropriate monitoring is implemented across all network equipment
* Maintain strong technical relationships with vendors and internal engineering teams
* Provide escalation support to network operations centre, sales, deployment, and other business units
* Deliver technical summaries of proposed, planned, and completed work
* Evaluate, test, and certify new network hardware, systems, and software
* Develop and deliver training to network operations staff
* Collaborate with engineering on network enhancement initiatives
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Strong passion for technology and solving complex problems
* Commitment to continuous improvement
* Focus on delivering high-quality end-user experience
* Proven experience in network incident resolution, mitigation, deployment, and maintenance
* Production experience with IS-IS, BGP, MPLS traffic engineering, and MPLS layer 2/3 VPNs
* Hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco hardware platforms
* Experience with Opengear platform for out-of-band management
* Experience managing network hardware installations and single-mode fibre patching in third-party data centres
* Familiarity with Linux and scripting in Perl or Python
* Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised
* Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
* Able to work effectively in dynamic environments
* Comfortable working autonomously and as part of remote team
Benefits
* Flexible working environment
* Birthday leave
* Generous study and training allowance + 5 days paid study leave
* Creative, fun, and contemporary workspace
* Motivated team of industry experts and new talent
* Celebrated success with 'Legend' and 'Kudos' awards
* Health and wellness program
Apply now to take your career to the next level!