Principal Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead their network engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures while ensuring high performance and reliability. The successful candidate will drive best practices in network design and configuration, collaborating with various teams to optimize network capacity. The company offers an attractive benefits package, including generous paid leave, pension contributions, and hybrid working arrangements, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the networking domain.

Benefits

25 days of paid leave

5% pension contribution

Referral bonuses

Hybrid working arrangements

Free broadband

Discounts on healthcare

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Leading the network engineering team and managing workload.
• Ensuring delivery of carrier-grade network solutions.

Skills

IPv4/IPv6

BGP

MPLS

DHCP

Python

Perl

Go

Job description

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Principal Network Engineer

Reporting to the Head of Networks, the Principal Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure. This role involves leading the network engineering team, managing workload and priorities, and ensuring the delivery of carrier-grade network solutions.

The successful candidate will drive best practices in design, configuration, processes, and operational procedures to ensure a robust, scalable, and compliant network. They will also enforce adherence to architectural standards, maintaining high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Network Availability and Troubleshooting

• Ensure stable and reliable network services
• Perform network troubleshooting, fault analysis, hardware troubleshooting, and repair
• Manage trouble tickets, respond to escalations, and interface with carriers
• Deploy and maintain network monitoring, analysis, and reporting tools
• Analyze problems, diagnose faults, and recover systems effectively
• Collaborate with Network Operations and Architecture Teams

Network Management Tasks

• Provide network support, including operation and change management
• Implement configuration changes via change control systems
• Design network solutions, including HLD and LLD documentation
• Install and upgrade network hardware and software
• Engage with vendors and industry colleagues
• Develop and implement new technologies to enhance services
• Optimize network capacity and reliability
• Maintain security practices across all network equipment
• Support core, distribution, and access networks
• Develop solutions for complex issues
• Work with architects, security teams, and engineering teams
• Identify and resolve network problems, focusing on routing and interconnectivity
• Innovate to reduce network issues through new programs

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of protocols and technologies such as IPv4/IPv6, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing, BNG for IPoE/PPPoE, DHCP, RADIUS, uRPF/BCP38, PON access, CGNat, and high-availability solutions. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Go is required.

What We Offer

• 25 days of paid leave, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• 5% pension contribution plus a minimum 3% employee contribution
• Referral bonuses and hybrid working arrangements
• Free broadband (coverage-dependent)
• Discounts on EE plans, cycle-to-work, healthcare, dental, and more
• Employee discount platform and referral rewards

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Satisfactory references, DBS checks, and possibly a driving licence may be required. Recruitment agency support is not needed at this time.