Network Engineer

OpticoreIT Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Engineer for a hybrid role, working closely with financial services clients in Central London. The position involves monitoring and troubleshooting network systems, requiring expertise in CCNP and network automation tools such as Python and Ansible. Opportunities for growth and various perks are offered, ensuring a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental insurance

Pension scheme

EV car scheme

Tech and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

Team and company social events

EMI share scheme

Qualifications

• CCNP certification is mandatory.
• Experience with network automation tools, preferably Python.
• Ability to mentor and promote knowledge sharing within the team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure health and resolve issues.
• Investigate hardware/software issues and escalate when needed.
• Complete support tickets and network audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Python

Network Automation

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

CCNP Certification

Tools

Ansible/AWX

Job description

We are currently seeking a Network Engineer to join our Network Practice within one of our Financial Services clients. This is a hybrid position, requiring attendance in the office up to 4 days a week, based in Central London.

Opticore IT is a rapidly expanding specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy. We offer opportunities to work in challenging environments across sectors such as Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications, and more. As a Network Operations Engineer, you will support, analyze, and troubleshoot network infrastructure. The role involves interaction with Infrastructure, Datacentre, and Operations teams, providing exposure to enterprise products and technologies.

What you'll be doing:

1. Monitoring the health of network infrastructure using polling and analysis tools
2. Reacting to alerts and resolving major incidents
3. Investigating hardware and software issues, collaborating with manufacturer support
4. Reporting and troubleshooting network and WAN connectivity issues with third parties
5. Completing support tickets and network audits to ensure compliance

What you'll bring:

1. Holding a CCNP certification
2. Proficient in creating and running network automation tools, preferably with Python experience
3. Familiar with Ansible/AWX for automation
4. Skilled in mentoring team members and promoting knowledge sharing
5. Knowledgeable in complex switching and routing concepts
6. Highly organized, self-motivated, and excellent at problem-solving
7. Enthusiastic about maintaining high team performance standards
8. Experience working in an Agile environment

What you’ll gain:

At OpticoreIT, we invest in our engineers' development through training, labs, courses, and shared knowledge—all free of charge. We support your growth in areas like CCNP, CCIE, Hashicorp, Python, Cloud Technology, and more. Additionally, we offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and dental insurance
• Pension scheme
• EV car scheme, workplace nursery, tech, and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Team and company social events
• EMI share scheme