Principal Network Engineer

You will play a key role in the design, implementation and support of large-scale core network environments, working across MPLS, BGP, WAN, broadband, peering and security technologies., * Designing and implementing core network solutions

• Delivering major network transformation and migration projects
• Producing HLD and LLD documentation
• Acting as a senior technical escalation point
• Supporting ISP and service provider infrastructure environments
• Working closely with internal technical teams and customers
• Supporting out-of-hours project work and upgrades where required

• Strong ISP, MSP or service provider background
• Strong MPLS and BGP experience
• Network design and project delivery experience
• Strong Cisco routing and switching knowledge
• CCNP level knowledge or equivalent experience
• Experience troubleshooting complex network environments

Desirable Experience

• Juniper technologies
• Firewall and network security technologies
• Automation and scripting
• Linux systems administration
• VMware or Hyper-V
• ITIL/process-driven environments

Technical Environment

• Cisco ASR/IOS-XR/Nexus
• MPLS L2/L3VPN
• MP-BGP
• Broadband and ISP core infrastructure
• WAN and data centre networking
• Network security technologies
• Service provider routing and switching

Salary: up to £70k basic Per Annum, * Major core network transformation projects

• Highly technical ISP/service provider environment
• Strong project ownership and technical autonomy
• Paid overtime and project work opportunities
• Training and certification support
• Exposure to large-scale network architecture initiatives