Principle Network Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to oversee the design and maintenance of their network infrastructure. This role involves managing a team, ensuring high availability, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance network performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ISP/carrier environment or large NOC.
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Ensure stable and reliable network services.
• Collaborate with Network Operations and Architecture teams.

Skills

IPv4

IPv6

BGP

MPLS

Python

Linux

Education

CCNP

Job description

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As the Principal Network Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. This is a leadership role responsible for managing the network engineering team, setting priorities, and delivering carrier-grade network solutions.

You will enforce adherence to approved network designs, drive best practices, and ensure the network is robust, scalable, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities

Network Availability

Ensure stable and reliable network services.

Monitor daily network performance.

Troubleshoot and resolve network and hardware issues.

Generate and respond to trouble tickets; handle carrier escalations.

Deploy and maintain network monitoring and analysis tools.

Collaborate with Network Operations and Architecture teams.

Network Management

Provide network support across operations and change management.

Apply configuration changes using change control processes.

Create HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation.

Install and upgrade network hardware and software.

Maintain patches, OS tuning, and configuration management.

Engage with vendors and industry partners on behalf of the business.

Implement new technologies to enhance network services.

Optimize capacity and improve network reliability.

Develop and maintain strong network security practices.

General Duties

Support core, distribution, and access networks.

Deliver sustainable solutions for complex networking challenges.

Collaborate with network architects, engineers, and security teams.

Roll out innovative programs to reduce network issues.

Key Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of IPv4, IPv6, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing.

Experience with BNG for IPoE and PPPoE, Zero Touch Provisioning, DHCP, RADIUS.

Knowledge of uRPF/BCP38, CGNAT, and highly available (N+1) network architectures.

Experience with PON access networks.

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Go.

Solid Linux command-line and administration skills.

Required Experience

Experience in an ISP/carrier environment, large NOC, or network engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNP or equivalent vendor certification (or relevant practical experience).