Senior Network Engineer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will manage and maintain the global network, ensuring stability and deploying new technologies. Your expertise will be vital in troubleshooting incidents across various network types, including WAN, LAN, and firewalls. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension (8%-12%)

Discretionary bonus based on performance

34 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Parental leave

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills under pressure.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and SDN.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot incidents and support Level 2 operations.
• Install and configure network equipment to support business needs.

Skills

Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency with Routers and Switches

Encryption and Networking Knowledge

Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)

Packet Analysis

Telecommunications Expertise

Tools

Cisco Routers

Juniper Switches

MPLS

SDN

VPNs

Job description

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Location: Edinburgh (For roles with Aegon Global Technology Services, office attendance will generally be required periodically; more details will be discussed during your interview with our hiring managers.)

Salary: A competitive salary from £46,960 to £56,723, depending on experience.

Who we are:

Global Technology Services (GTS) is Aegon's global IT partner, providing infrastructure services, information security, and support for Aegon's businesses worldwide.

From six locations across the US, Netherlands, UK, and Hungary, we support over 20 country units and 24,000 employees, offering services such as programming, database management, project management, agile/dev/ops, and more.

We focus on maximizing value through a clear digital and data technology platform strategy, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Our teams work together to deliver innovative digital solutions and critical technology support, enabling Aegon's global businesses to be competitive, efficient, and customer-focused.

The Job:

Our GTS Network Services team manages and maintains the Aegon Global Network, ensuring stability, deploying new technologies, and supporting systems. We provide expert support for the enterprise network, collaborating with other support teams to meet customer needs.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll troubleshoot incidents, support Level 2 operations, and resolve problems across networks including WAN, MAN, LAN, firewalls, VPNs, SDN, and wireless networks.

What You Will Do:

1. Project Management: Handle moderately challenging tasks creatively, follow established procedures, and contribute to their development.
2. Configure and Install Network Equipment: Install and configure routers, switches, and other network devices to support business needs.
3. Analyze Data: Examine network data, perform packet analysis, and recommend improvements.
4. Collaborate: Work with third-party and vendor support teams to resolve issues.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Skills: Strong abilities to diagnose and resolve issues under pressure.
• Communication and Flexibility: Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and proactive work ethic.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, SDN, and wireless systems.
• Encryption and Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with encryption, MPLS, VPNs.
• Routing Protocols: Experience with EIGRP, BGP, OSPF.
• Documentation: Ability to produce detailed network documentation.
• Packet Analysis: Proficiency in packet capture analysis.
• Telecommunications Expertise: Background in data networking technologies.

It’d also be great – but not essential:

• Ability to work with 2nd and 3rd level network engineers internationally.
• Cross-train team members in Cisco and Juniper routing/switching, Mist Wireless, Cisco ACI SDN.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Non-traditional hours, rotating on-call duties (discussed during interview).
• Potential domestic and international travel.

What’s in it for you?

• Non-contributory pension (8%-12%).
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• 34 days leave per year, including bank holidays.
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, parental leave, and lifestyle benefits.

The legal bits:

Right to work in the UK required. Post-offer checks include references, criminal record, and credit checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.