Associate Network Engineer – Hybrid, Core Backbone & Automation

Sky; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in the UK seeks a Network Engineer to join their team in East Midlands. You will work closely with the Network Design team, manage network upgrades, and contribute to the strategy for telecom services. The ideal candidate has solid experience in service provider technologies, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Cisco routers. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access to exclusive Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Solid experience with service provider technologies.
• Good experience with Cisco NCS/ASR routers.
• Strong experience in telecommunication routing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Network Design team on business requirements.
• Prepare provisioning procedures for network upgrades.
• Deploy procedures in production during off hours.
• Test procedures in lab environment.
• Support team members and suggest improvements.

Skills

Core IP backbone understanding

Experience with IOS-XR based platforms

Strong knowledge in ISIS, MPLS, BGP

Communication skills

Knowledge of Python, GIT

Job description

A leading media and entertainment company in the UK seeks a Network Engineer to join their team in East Midlands. You will work closely with the Network Design team, manage network upgrades, and contribute to the strategy for telecom services. The ideal candidate has solid experience in service provider technologies, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Cisco routers. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.