Principal Network Engineer

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Greater London

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ITV is seeking a senior Network Architect to drive the design, deployment, and modernization of large-scale enterprise networks in the UK. You will spearhead NetDevOps initiatives, collaborate with the Principal Network Architect and product teams, and guide engineers in implementing scalable, secure infrastructure.

You will work with cloud and security teams to deliver end-to-end network services, define standards, and mentor staff while shaping the architectural roadmap for reliable broadcast

Qualifications

Extensive, demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale, enterprise-grade networks.
Mastery of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, L2/L3 switching, QoS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
Proven experience with NetDevOps, IaC, and continuous delivery.
Advanced proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical expertise and serve as the final escalation point for complex network issues.
Contribute to ITV's long-term network technical strategy and architecture with the Principal Network Architect.
Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of new networking technologies and services.
Develop, maintain, and enforce network technical standards, best practices, and documentation.
Champion NetDevOps adoption, automation, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing.
Design and implement network automation solutions to provision, configure, and monitor infrastructure at scale.
Integrate network operations with IT service management and monitoring tools through APIs.
Lead design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure network solutions.
Oversee complex network change projects with minimal disruption and compliance with security policies.
Provide guidance on network security best practices and compliance.
Define and track network platform KPIs and operational metrics.
Act as the primary technical interface for the Product Owner and translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
Shape the engineering backlog and roadmap.
Collaborate with the Principal Network Architect to execute the architectural vision.
Mentor and coach Network Engineers.
Work with Cloud, Compute, Security Operations, and other platform teams on end-to-end service delivery.

Skills

Network design

BGP, OSPF, EIGRP

NetDevOps

Ansible

Terraform

Python scripting

API integration

CI/CD pipelines

Security best practices

Leadership

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

GCP

Nautobot

Netbox

Batfish

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Provide hands-on technical expertise and serve as the final escalation point for complex network issues
Contribute to ITV's long-term network technical strategy and architecture with the Principal Network Architect
Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of new networking technologies and services
Develop, maintain, and enforce network technical standards, best practices, and documentation
Champion NetDevOps adoption, automation, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing
Design and implement network automation solutions to provision, configure, and monitor infrastructure at scale
Integrate network operations with IT service management and monitoring tools through APIs
Lead design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure network solutions
Oversee complex network change projects with minimal disruption and compliance with security policies
Provide guidance on network security best practices and compliance
Define and track network platform KPIs and operational metrics
Act as the primary technical interface for the Product Owner and translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Shape the engineering backlog and roadmap
Collaborate with the Principal Network Architect to execute the architectural vision
Mentor and coach Network Engineers
Work with Cloud, Compute, Security Operations, and other platform teams on end-to-end service delivery

Requirements

Extensive, demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale, enterprise-grade networks
Mastery of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, L2/L3 switching, QoS, VXLAN, and EVPN
Expertise in firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN solutions, and DDoS mitigation
Proven experience with enterprise-grade wireless technologies, including controller-based and cloud-managed systems
Strong practical experience with NetDevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and continuous delivery
Advanced proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python
Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
Experience with API integration for network management and monitoring
Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive technical change across engineering teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable: experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud networking
Desirable: relevant Cisco, Juniper, or AWS certifications
Desirable: experience in the Media or Broadcast technology sector
Desirable: familiarity with Nautobot, Netbox, Batfish, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Solarwinds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise-grade networks, with a strong focus on network automation, security best practices, and integration with IT service management. Proven ability to lead technical change and mentor engineering teams while collaborating on architectural strategies.

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