Senior Network Engineer

Building networks that power the future!

Permanent

North East North West

About this role

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 Network 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

Experience required

Proven experience within an ISP
Strong leadership capabilities and a willingness to grow the team in line with the business requirements
Desire to take full ownership of a project (Create, manage, and update the project plans & deliverables)
Adept and creative skills for solving complex network and security challenges across multiple functions
Network aptitude
The skill to take a new technology, research it and deploy it live in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
In-depth troubleshooting at the LAN and WAN levels
Ability to interpret packet captures
Experience in documentation of technical issues
Ability to understand IP network design
In depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, CGNAT, IPV4 and IPV6
Experience in managing peering and transit relationships and optimising network routing for maximum efficiency
Knowledge of multiple network technologies IP, Ethernet, Switching, QinQ, VPLS, VPN, MPLS and Firewalls security practices
Arista/Cisco/Mikrotik experience – CCIE or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
Experience with common Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as LibreNMS, Nagios PRTG, SolarWinds
Highly organised individual with the ability to work under pressure, assimilating information quickly and acting decisively in an environment of changing priorities
Knowledge of Network Security protocols and best practices
Experience of TR-069 and Auto Configuration Servers (desirable)
Programming and automation interests (desirable)
Linux knowledge (desirable)

About Grain

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing broadband providers! Headquartered in Carlisle and operating nationwide, we’re shaking up the industry with true Full Fibre, delivering lightning-fast speeds at unbeatable prices.

With millions in investment, we’re making waves from Aberdeen to Cornwall. For stand-out candidates, we can offer a range of opportunities across the UK. Now’s your chance to be part of our exciting journey!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and role-specific checks, including a basic DBS if required. Details will be provided during recruitment.