Systems Engineer Backhaul

SmartSourcing plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Backhaul Systems Engineer to design and maintain network communication infrastructures. The successful candidate will implement and manage systems using Satcom and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs). Responsibilities include designing network architectures, performance monitoring, and ensuring robust security. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work with advanced technologies in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Satcom and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs).
• Familiarity with security protocols and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design new network architectures and deploy necessary hardware.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network equipment.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues.
• Implement and manage security measures.
• Integrate satellite communication with networks.
• Document configurations and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Network architecture design

Configuration management

Performance monitoring

Security management

Backhaul networking

Documentation skills

Job description

Backhaul Systems Engineer - New Mission Critical Product Development

A Network/Backhaul Systems Engineer is required for the design of new product communication infrastructure, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining both the internal network elements and the crucial backhaul connections (the links to the core network) using technologies like Satcom and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Designing new network architectures and deploying hardware, including firewalls, switches, and routers, to meet organizational needs.
• Configuration and Maintenance: Installing, configuring, and upgrading network equipment and software to the latest releases and security patches.
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring network performance to identify bottlenecks, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure maximum uptime.
• Security Management: Implementing robust security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and access controls, to protect the network from cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Backhaul Specifics:
  • Satcom: Integrating satellite communication systems with ground-based infrastructure to ensure connectivity in remote or non-traditional environments.
  • MANET (Silvus): Managing and optimizing Mobile Ad-hoc Networks using Silvus proprietary MN-MIMO radios. This involves leveraging self-forming, self-healing mesh network technology to provide robust, high-throughput communication links in environments without fixed infrastructure, often in mission-critical applications.
• Documentation and Collaboration: Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and diagrams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Capacity Planning and Scalability: Analyzing current usage patterns, forecasting future demands, and planning network upgrades to ensure the infrastructure can scale.