Network Engineer

Pierce Technology Corp; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement Ethernet and IP networks. The role involves generating design documentation, network optimization, and maintenance, requiring strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills. Professionals with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science and over five years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture for Ethernet and/or IP networks.
• Ability to learn new technologies and troubleshoot IP and Ethernet networks.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 standards and technologies highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and test Ethernet and IP networks.
• Generate Engineering Design Documentation for new network builds.
• Perform network maintenance and provide technical support.

Skills

Network Management

Traffic Management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Master's degree

Cisco CCNA or CCNP

MEF CECP certification

Tools

MPLS

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Job description

• Architecting, design and test Ethernet and IP networks (Ethernet over Fiber, Ethernet over PON, Ethernet over Coaxial, MPLS & MPLS-T Technologies)
• Knowledge of Layer 2 network design and standards, including Ethernet WAN technologies, MEF services (ELINE, ELAN, E-Tree, E-Access, EVPN), IEEE standards 802.1ad QnQ, 802.1q VLAN tagging, Ethernet OAM 802.3ah and 802.1ag.
• Experience with routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP.
• Implementing a resilient network with redundancy and rapid fail over using MPLS, LACP, G8032
• Implementing security - protection against flooding, denial of service, etc.
• Traffic management and optimization - traffic shaping, classification, policing, queuing, scheduling
• Network Management, performance measurement, fault management, access security.
• Generate and implement Engineering Design Documentation for new network builds or augmentations. Includes engineering of all aspects of Layer 2 thru Layer 4 IP services delivery
• Perform network maintenance, diagnostics work and provide technical support to cross-organizational teams and engineering associates
• Develop, provide and maintain positive communication with vendors for diagnosing and rectifying problems and candidate possesses strong inter-personal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to assimilate, analyze and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science is required. Master degree is a plus.
• 5+ years experience on network architecture and technology planning for Ethernet and/or IP networks in carrier and enterprise service provider environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies, troubleshoot IP and Ethernet services networks
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP is plus
• MEF CECP certification is a plus
• Layer 2 and knowledge of MEF standards Highly desirable
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switching and routing protocols: i.e. IEEE801.1Q, QinQ, carrier ethernet, Y.1731, BGP, OSPF, MPLS