Network Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Octopus Energy Full time

We are seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join our team at Octopus Energy. As an IoT Network Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the remote wired / wireless network connectivity for Kraken's Gateways.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of the remote network connectivity for Kraken's Gateways.
  • Inherit the existing network estate and standardize configurations, hardware firmware updates, monitoring strategies, failover / failback testing, etc.
  • Ensure the Gateway's network security and compliance meets industry best practices, associated international regulations, and is aligned with any related Kraken policies.
  • Document and maintain network architecture designs, IP address schemas, VLANs details, etc.
  • Monitor network performance, data usage, and proactively identify potential issues.
  • Recommend and implement network upgrades, enhancements, and procurement of new technologies.
  • Collaborate with the Kraken Electrical Engineering team on networking strategies and attend customer meetings to support sites' specific requirements.
  • Support Gateway telecoms and networking procurement / manufacture.
  • Adhere to Kraken's 'safe working culture' and contribute to evolving relevant policies, risk assessments, and work procedures.

Requirements:

  • Commercial experience working with remote IoT / edge network hardware, architecture design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and VPNs.
  • Experience with network security technologies and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention, and access control.
  • Flexible, problem-solving mindset.
  • A full driving license and willingness to travel throughout the UK to customer's energy sites in urban and rural locations.
  • The role is mainly office-based during regular business hours, and most connectivity issues can be resolved remotely or with basic on-site help from the customer's team.
  • European or international travel may be available at your choice.

Desirable Skills:

  • Worked in the energy industry or industrial control, possibly as a 'field engineer' so familiar with risk assessment / method statements / out of office work practices.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, such as Wireshark, SNMP, and Cisco Prime.
  • Relevant certifications, such as CCNP, CCIE, or CISSP.
  • Experience of virtual networking within AWS, i.e., configuring VPCs and site-to-site VPNs.
  • Worked in the IoT (Internet of Things) domain.
  • Worked with industrial control networks.

Why Octopus Energy?

  • We are a leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs).
  • We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum.
  • We offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial technology environment with a small but growing Manchester team of passionate technology engineers.

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