Datacomms Technician – Networks, VoIP & Satellite (DV Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Job summary

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

You will install, configure and test customer networks, diagnose faults, and support deployments while maintaining documentation and collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT/ Electronics degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Experience with IT systems and/or satellite communications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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.
• Assist with product and technology testing.
• Attend customer sites for surveys, installations and technical support.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Routing & Switching

Firewall knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

HNC/HND

Degree in IT

Tools

Cisco qualifications

Linux/Windows Server experience

VoIP/Asterisk experience

Perl scripting

Bash scripting

Job description

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

You will install, configure and test customer networks, diagnose faults, and support deployments while maintaining documentation and collaborating with internal teams.