Network Engineer

TKO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO is seeking an experienced network engineer to support the design, deployment, and day-to-day management of its global corporate, datacenter, and cloud network infrastructure.

Role involves configuring and troubleshooting routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall solutions, with emphasis on secure, scalable architectures and compliance. Travel to global sites is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on networking experience.
• 5+ years in enterprise networking, including data center environments.
• Proficient with Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, ACLs, NAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support design, deployment, and day-to-day management of global network infrastructure.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN, VPN, and firewall solutions.
• Assist in secure, scalable network architectures meeting security and compliance requirements.
• Perform monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for uptime.
• Support connectivity between datacenters, cloud environments, and offices (SD-WAN, hybrid cloud).
• Manage firewall and security policy configurations across Palo Alto Networks and other platforms.
• Work with Infrastructure and Security teams on secure, compliant designs.
• Document configurations, diagrams, and runbooks; participate in change control and RCA.
• Respond to escalations and contribute to long-term fixes.
• Provide hands-on support for office builds, datacenter upgrades, and cloud migrations.
• Occasionally travel to global sites for network projects and critical changes.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Hands-On Execution

Cloud Networking

Security Awareness

Problem Solving

Documentation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Cisco networking

Palo Alto Networks

SD-WAN platforms

Network monitoring tools

SolarWinds

LiveAction

Gigamon

Job description

• Support the design, deployment, and day-to-day management of TKO’s global corporate, datacenter, and cloud network infrastructure.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing, switching, wireless, WAN/LAN, VPN, and firewall solutions.
• Assist in the implementation of secure, scalable network architectures to meet operational, security, and compliance requirements.
• Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Support connectivity between datacenters, cloud environments, and global offices, including SD-WAN and hybrid cloud network integrations.
• Manage firewall and security policy configurations across Palo Alto Networks and other perimeter security platforms.
• Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure secure and compliant network designs.
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and operational runbooks for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in network-related change control processes and provide input into impact assessments and rollback plans.
• Respond to escalated incidents and participate in root cause analysis to drive long-term fixes.
• Provide hands-on support for office buildouts, datacenter upgrades, and cloud migrations.
• Occasionally travel to global sites to support network projects and critical change events.

SKILLS & ABILITIES-

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
• Hands-On Execution: Comfortable configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and other enterprise networking gear.
• Cloud Networking: Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking services (VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, etc.).
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network segmentation best practices.
• Problem Solving: Able to diagnose complex network issues, identify root causes, and deliver practical fixes.
• Documentation: Capable of producing clear, accurate network diagrams, change plans, and operational procedures.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with shifting priorities.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING-

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5yr+ experience in enterprise networking, including enterprise and datacenter environments.

Hands-on, expert-level proficiency with:

• Cisco networking (switches, routers, wireless)
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls and VPNs
• SD-WAN platforms
• Network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Live Action, Gigamon, etc.)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, ACLs, and NAT.

Preferred Certifications:

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking (VPCs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Knowledge of automation tools for network configuration (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
• Familiarity with ITIL change management practices.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.