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# Principal Fixed Access & Wholesale Network Engineer

- **Company:** Virgin Media
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Routing, TCP/IP, XGS-PON, Juniper, Cisco
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb27b41060447d834c2175964cb72563c5/eaa

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in supporting carrier / enterprise grade network infrastructure to include Juniper, Nokia, Cisco, and Commscope
 * Understanding of XGS-PON technologies
 * Fundamental understanding of ISIS, MPLS, SR MPLS, EVPN, IPv6
 * In-depth knowledge of underlying network fundamentals not limited to TCP/IP, Routing, Switching and the OSI model
 * Process oriented skills for troubleshooting, problem solving and problem resolution.
 * Ability to lead and communicate during major incidents
 * Familiarity with monitoring & OSS tools, and the ability to interpret real-time telemetry, alarms, and trend data to identify patterns

The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;

 * Understanding of HFC, DOCSIS and CMTS technologies
 * Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences (up to HoD/Director level).
 * Experience to cover Juniper JNCIP-SP, Nokia NRS II, Cisco CCNP (R&S, SP, DC).
 * Previous experience in a support role in a Tier 1 Service Provider
 * Experience contributing to network design reviews or advising architecture teams.
 * Vendor management and ability to challenge technical recommendations effectively.



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