Network Engineers

! Gamma
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Border Gateway Protocol
Data Centers
Multi-protocol Systems
Python
Network Planning and Design
Open Shortest Path First
OpenStack
TCP/IP
Private Cloud Environment
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Juniper
Gitlab
Pytest
Terraform
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Cisco networks
VMware

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, IP Engineering, the Lead, IP Engineering role is for highly experienced Network Engineers who are strong authorities in their field and can provide Technical Leadership in an IP engineering team. They will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery and support of complex, end-to-end projects.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

The lead engineer will be responsible for design and engineering of network solutions and delivering on Gamma's infrastructure, services, platforms and customer solution projects.

Leads are accountable and responsible for providing technical leadership, mentorship, motivation and expertise in support of other engineers within the team.

Supporting the network strategy and spearhead dynamically formed Design engineering teams.

Leads will deliver the technical goals of a project, including, requirements analysis, high and low level design, proof of concept work, testing, and build, leveraging automation to drive efficiencies.

Working with assigned architects to agree technology selection, design approach, security / maintainability, and ensuring that designs meet non-functional requirements, including scale and performance.

Alongside project activity, Leads will act as the primary technical and communication interface between Managers, Architects, and project stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

A strong network design background with good experience of public and private cloud networking with more general experience of service provider architectures.

Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Experience delivering mid-to-large size projects as a lead or as a resource within those projects.

Good understanding of IP, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP and OSPF and good experience with one or more of; Data Centre design, Public Cloud (AWS/OCI) and/or Private Cloud (Openstack/VMWare) network solutions.

A good working experience with MPLS.

DESIRABLE:

Automation experience across frameworks, libraries and orchestration tools using technologies such as: Python, PyTest, GitLab etc

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience with Terraform

Certifications such as Cisco's CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, Juniper's JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent.

Benefits & conditions

At Gamma, we believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday. Giving back is important to us, so we also provide a volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.

Family matters, too. With enhanced maternity and paternity pay, we're here to support you as a parent and help you thrive in your career.

We offer a contributory pension plan to help you save for the years ahead, with Gamma's contribution varying dependant on yours.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary) to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

We want you to in our success. That's why we offer tax-efficient save and incentive plans, giving you the opportunity to benefit from Gamma's growth.

We're committed to health, both physical and mental, and provide private medical insurance through Vitality, which extends to your immediate family..

And, because we care about the environment, we offer an Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme, making it easier to get around sustainably.

A few things to note

Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.

This role is hybrid from our Manchester office.

If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think that you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to as you could be the person that we are looking for!

Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to .

We don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work-life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.

About the company

At Gamma, we're more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) - we're a dynamic, forward-thinking team revolutionizing the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and we're expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners. We move fast with a start-up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

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