Senior Network Engineer - Alt-Net

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design and optimization of digital solutions. In this dynamic role, you will drive network upgrades and collaborate with a talented team, mentoring junior engineers while making impactful decisions. With a focus on creativity and knowledge sharing, this position offers opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits. If you are passionate about network engineering and eager to shape the future of technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with EVPN, network overlay, MPLS, and VXLAN.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF and L2/L3 fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and document network changes.
• Collaborate with Technical Services for network upgrades.

Skills

EVPN

VXLAN

MPLS

OSPF

L2/L3 fundamentals

Proficient troubleshooting

Planning skills

Design skills

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05.05.2025

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Are you ready to shape the future of network engineering?

You’ll lead the design and optimisation of digital solutions as a Senior Network Engineer for a fast-growing AltNet. Join a dynamic team where your expertise drives network upgrades and innovations.

The role includes:

• Leading deployment of technologies like EVPN and VXLAN to enhance network capabilities.
• Redesigning core network components and upgrading Juniper models and switches.
• Mentoring junior engineers and acting as a key escalation point.
• Autonomy to make impactful decisions shaping the network’s future.
• Opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.
• Joining a team that values creativity, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

While this is a Senior Network Engineer role, we value attitude and passion over formal seniority.

If you believe you're a fit, please apply, and we’ll contact you to discuss further.

• Drive network upgrades and collaborate with the Technical Services team.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, serve as an escalation point.
• Document network enhancements and changes.
• Work with equipment partners to introduce innovative solutions.
• Experience with EVPN, network overlay, MPLS, VXLAN.
• Proficient troubleshooting, planning, and some design skills.
• Exposure to telecom practices and GPON/XGS-PON networks.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF, MPLS, L2/L3 fundamentals.