Datacomms Engineer: Networking, IT & Satellite Systems

Optima Recruitment Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Datacomms Technician to join our Enterprise Engineering team, supporting installation, configuration and maintenance of customer networks and communications systems. The role covers networking, IT systems, firewalls, VoIP and satellite communications across remote sites and vessels.

Based in Redhill, the position carries a £32,000 basic salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension and security clearance DV required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in IT, Electronics, Computer Science or relevant experience.
• TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues.
• IT systems and/or satellite communications experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and test customer networks and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical faults.
• Support customer projects and network deployments.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches and firewalls.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Attend customer sites for surveys, installations and technical support.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.

Skills

TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewall

IT systems and/or satellite comms

Troubleshooting complex network issues

Excellent communication and problem‑sl

Proactive, flexible, independent work

Education

HNC/HND or degree in IT/Electronics/CS

Tools

Cisco qualifications

Microsoft qualifications

VoIP/Asterisk

Job description

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Datacomms Technician to join our Enterprise Engineering team, supporting installation, configuration and maintenance of customer networks and communications systems. The role covers networking, IT systems, firewalls, VoIP and satellite communications across remote sites and vessels.

Based in Redhill, the position carries a £32,000 basic salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension and security clearance DV required or obtainable.