Senior Fiber Network Enginners

NetPMD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Travel for client meetings

Development opportunities

Job summary

NetPMD is seeking a Senior Fiber Network Engineer in the United Kingdom to design, implement, and validate fiber network solutions. You will contribute to HLD/LLD, develop migration strategies, and guide deployment activities across customer projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of routing, GPON/XGSPON, and scripting for automation, with opportunities for global collaboration and travel. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced SP Routing & Optical Networking skills and PON network architecture experience.
• Nokia accreditations or equivalent certifications are required.
• Experience with GPON/XGSPON technologies and routing protocols (OSPF/BGP/MPLS).
• Able to travel internationally when required and work with global clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development and implementation of IT networks and infrastructure services.
• Deliver HLD/LLD documents and define solution validation test plans for fiber projects.
• Develop migration strategy, design and procedures for customer migrations.
• Provide support for on-site customer meetings and solution validation.

Skills

SP Routing & Optical Networking

PON Network Architecture

Networking Design

Linux/Unix

Scripting (Python/Go)

Education

Nokia Accreditation NRS I/NRS II/SRA/ONC Certifications

US ESTA travel eligibility

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Careers Engineering United Kingdom Full Time

Senior Fiber Network Enginners

Nurture your talent and join our team in fiber network design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Design, development and implementation of IT networks and infrastructure services
• Deliver High Level Design (HLD), Low Level Design (LLD) documents and define solution validation test plans for fiber network projects
• Develop Migration Strategy, Migration Design, Method of Procedures documents for customer migration projects
• Perform general maintenance and system upgrades for fiber network infrastructure
• Support 3rd Parties in Integration activities and offer technical guidance on deployed solutions
• Undertake typical break-fix support activities on all networks related infrastructure and services
• Ability to take direction from management and execute work in an efficient manner
• Proactive in the resolution of engineering obstacles, conferring with management on fiber network projects
• Cross-functional leadership skills, experience in communicating risks and action plans to the CTO
• Support pre-sales activities with relevant expertise as required by the business
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Complete work to agreed time scales
• Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures
• Develop automation software tooling to bring efficiency within the organization
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clients
• Travel on-site for customer meetings and/or customer solution implementation/validation

Education

• Able to travel to the US (obtain a US ESTA)
• Nokia Accreditation NRS I/NRS II/SRA/ONC Certifications
• Candidate must have advanced SP Routing & Optical Networking Skills and have previous experience managing and deploying PON Network Architecture
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected in this role as is the ability to explore opportunities to add value to in order to enhance the organisations reputation and technical stance

Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in the Networks field
• Routing Background with in-depth knowledge of OSPF/BGP & MPLS
• Comprehensive experience with GPON/XGSPON Technology’s
• Resourceful, action-orientated with experience in getting things done, overcoming obstacles, and developing creative solutions to problems
• Proven working experience as a Network Engineer with strong Routing skills
• Experience in at least one programming language – Python, Perl, C/C++, or Go for developing automation software or tooling
• Experience with Linux/Unix Systems

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Solid Technical Presentation & Organisational Skills with attention to detail
• Creating network designs

what we offer

All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Competitive Salary

Every role comes with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous employer pension contribution.

Flexible Working

Depending on your role, we offer the opportunity to work from home, client offices, or out in the field.

Development Opportunities

We invest in our people and will equip you with a variety of development opportunities and career path choices.