Network Engineer

Beeks Group; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed cloud provider in Scotland is seeking a Network Engineer to manage and support their network services. The role requires 1-2 years of networking experience and relevant qualifications. Key responsibilities include maintaining optimal uptime, diagnosing network issues, and delivering new services to clients. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Generous rota uplift

Share options scheme

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Investment in Training

Private Health Insurance

33 days of annual leave

A day’s leave on your birthday

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a networking role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high service levels and optimal uptime for all clients.
• Resolve technical requirements and issues promptly.
• Diagnose network-related incidents reported by customers.
• Deploy and maintain BGP sessions across infrastructures.
• Monitor and enhance network resources.
• Assist in delivering new services for customers.

Skills

Network Routing Protocols

VPN

Juniper Hardware and Software

Cisco Hardware and Software

Linux Iptables

Arista Hardware and Software

Linux Server installations

Windows Server 2012 onwards

Education

Degree in Networking or appropriate related subject

Job description

About Beeks

Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within the agile and fast-moving financial services and capital markets sector. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS) model is optimised for low-latency private cloud compute, connectivity and analytics, providing the flexibility to deploy and connect to Exchanges, trading venues and public cloud for a true hybrid cloud experience.

Founded in 2011, Beeks Group is listed on the London AIM Stock Exchange and has enjoyed continued growth each year. Beeks Group now employs over 100 team members across the globe and has an international network of over thirty data centres.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Network Engineer to join us at our unique Head Office in Renfrew, which includes our state-of-the-art gym with weekly circuit training, a personal trainer and yoga classes as well as the Beeks Bar or weekly masseuse to help you unwind!

Role Overview

You will be part of a team of technical specialists responsible for managing Beeks Group’s network and services. In this role, you will provide technical support to all Beeks customers, covering their network and server-related services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the NOC Manager and wider team to maintain high service levels and optimal uptime for all clients.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues promptly with minimal impact.
• Investigate and diagnose network-related incidents reported by customers, coordinating with transit providers or cross-connect counterparties when required.
• Deploy and maintain BGP sessions across trading, WAN, and public network infrastructures.
• Monitor, analyse, and enhance network resources including routers, switches, uplinks and support the provisioning of new Points of Presence.
• Adhere to change control processes and prepare, submit, and present changes to the weekly Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Assist in delivering new services for Beeks customers, such as servers, firewalls, GRE tunnels, and other infrastructure components.

Key Objectives

• Maintain high availability and uptime across the Beeks network.
• Respond to customer queries promptly in accordance with contracted SLAs.
• Reduce unplanned outages by adhering to established change control procedures.
• Manage incidents effectively and maintain communication with affected clients until full resolution.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and pursue continuous professional development aligned with the company’s goals.

Key Technologies

• Juniper Hardware and Software.
• Cisco Hardware and Software.
• Linux Iptables.
• Arista Hardware and Software.
• Windows Server 2012 onwards.
• Linux Server installations.
• Network Routing Protocols.
• VPN’s.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• 1–2 years experience in a networking role.
• Degree in Networking or appropriate related subject.

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Generous rota uplift.
• A unique and highly rewarding Share Options scheme.
• Highly competitive pension scheme.
• EV salary exchange scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Investment in Training.
• Private Health Insurance.
• 33 days of annual leave.
• A day’s leave on your birthday.

Recruitment Process

• 30 minute screening call.
• ~1hr interview.
• Offer issued and start date agreed.

Additional

You will work full time on a rotating shift pattern across multiple days per week, which includes night shifts, weekend coverage, and daytime shifts.