Network Engineer

Mother Technologies; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother Technologies, headquartered in Aberdeen, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy and support our network infrastructure across hybrid environments. You will work with routing, switching, security appliances and connectivity for clouds and on-premises systems.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with VLANs, VPNs, QoS and firewalling, and familiarity with Meraki, Cisco, Aruba or DrayTek devices. Full-time role based in Aberdeen with opportunities to work across Scotland.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a sound networking background comprising routing fundamentals, routing protocols, switching, VLANs, firewalling, VPNs, SD-WAN, QoS and Wireless networking.
• Experience with Meraki, HPE Aruba, Cisco and DrayTek appliances would be beneficial.
• Full Driving License

Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and ongoing support of network infrastructure.
• Work on private and public circuits, interconnects, switching, routing and security appliances.
• Collaborate with IT and Telecoms engineers to maintain high standards for customers.

Skills

Routing fundamentals

Routing protocols

Switching

VLANs

Firewalling

VPNs

SD-WAN

QoS

Wireless networking

Tools

Meraki

HPE Aruba

Cisco

DrayTek

Job description

Mother Technologies has been providing IT Support, Telecoms and Connectivity services to organisations across Scotland for more than 20 years. Headquartered in Aberdeen, we are a trusted Service Provider, delivering a complete range of technology services to our customers.

Reliable, secure connectivity is critical for modern organisations operating across cloud and hybrid environments. As a Network Engineer at Mother, you will play an important role in ensuring our network infrastructure delivers the performance, security and reliability our customers depend on.

You will be involved in the design, delivery and ongoing support of our network, including private and public circuits, interconnects, switching, routing and security appliances. Working closely with our IT and Telecoms engineers, you will help ensure the backbone of our business continues to meet the needs of our customers, while maintaining the high standards that underpin our position as a trusted technology provider.

Is This You?

The ideal candidate will have a sound networking background comprising routing fundamentals, routing protocols, switching, VLAN’s, firewalling, VPN’s, SD-WAN, QoS and Wireless networking. Experience with Meraki, HPE Aruba, Cisco and DrayTek appliances would be beneficial.

You will be passionate about what you do, work well with your colleagues and be flexible in all aspects of your work to ensure Mother’s clients receive the best of service at all times.

Prerequisites

• Thorough understanding of IP Addressing, Subnets, Routing & DNS
• Theoretical knowledge and practical routing experience
• Knowledge of Standard Industry Routing Protocols
• Positive, professional approach to all aspects of work
• Calm, logical approach to troubleshooting
• Full Driving License

Advantageous

• Cisco Router and Firewall experience
• Experience with HP Aruba Switches and WiFi Equipment
• VoIP and application of associated QoS policies
• VPNs, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, DNS & DHCP
• Hold academic or professional networking qualifications

Summary

Employment: Full-Time Permanent Staff