Senior Network Engineer

Reporting into the Head of Network Operations and Architecture and the Network Director, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Core Network and working closely with the Networks team to resolve complex issues and customer faults. You will oversee the deployment of our network equipment as we build our new sites and monitor and manage our current network infrastructure. We are looking for a pro-active, highly motivated individual with the ability to deliver set objectives accurately, and on time. The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, whilst guiding and supporting their team.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting the Networks team to ensure they have the knowledge to deal with any faults within the core and access networks.
• Develop a culture which clearly outlines expectations for each member of the Network team and encourages personal responsibility and development.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to solve issues.
• Ensure all changes to the network are documented and highlighted to the relevant team members.
• Leading the improvement of processes within the department to encourage a more streamlined delivery.
• Troubleshoot issues efficiently while effectively communicating escalations and outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers, supporting the design, implementation and troubleshooting when required.
• Monitoring the existing network to identify and faults or issues.
• Implement low-level designs in alignment with architecture principles and standards.
• 2nd line on-call duty for core and access network.
• Occasional out of hours work required.
• Occasional travel to our Office and Data Centres in various locations throughout the UK.