Senior Networking Engineer

We're Hiring: Senior Network Engineer at Exa Networks

Location: 100 Bolton Rd, Bradford BD1 4DE

Full-Time | Permanent

We are seeking a new colleague to join our team based in Bradford (BD1 4DE) to contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance solutions, lead technical problem resolution, and support junior engineers, all while playing a key role in shaping our network and client-facing projects.

Responsibilities

We seek a senior network engineer who will collaborate with a team of 12 person of network, infrastructure and R&D engineers to help us deliver for our clients and will

• Facilitate the delivery of Exa Networks Technical Strategy and department objectives to ensure adherence to service and operational levels
• Assist with the design of bespoke solutions for our customers and business operations
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in collaboration with other teams
• Act as an escalation point for queries within the Network Team and interdepartmentally, assisting colleagues where required
• Conduct documented research, evaluate and develop new technologies and solutions, to be introduced into the organisation's product and services portfolio in line with customer and operational requirements
• Participate to the evaluation of the technical capability of Network Engineers, reporting outputs to the Technical Operations Manager
• Proactively maintain and update internal systems used within the Network Engineering Team (as appropriate)
• Proactively investigate raised network impacting issues and events
• Document standard operating procedures and review training materials
• Monitor and proactively take actions to ensure the good network performance
• To provide emergency support cover, where required
• To observe and adhere to Exa Networks' policies and procedures to support our ISO 9001 and 27001 policies and procedures

The role is not restrictive. If you may want to develop other skills for your career, we offer our employees to spend half a day a week on their personal development.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A good sense of humour, a respect for difference
• A passion for innovation and collaborative problem-solving
• Strong organisational and troubleshooting skills
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of routing protocols (e.g. BGP, ISIS or OSPF, MPLS)
• Hands-on expertise with vendor platforms: Juniper, Cisco, Arista, etc.
• At least CCNP/JNCIP or similar certifications or skills level

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems and scripting (Python)
• Fortinet NSE 4/5 or equivalent
• Experience with Metro Ethernet/DWDM
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and network security standards
• Understanding of firewall and web filtering solutions
• Experience in telecoms/network engineering environments

About Exa

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous Holiday Allowance – Up to 29 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle
• Free Health Cash Plan – Covering everyday healthcare costs like dental, optical, and physio treatments
• Private Medical Insurance – Supporting you through life's tougher moments with enhanced healthcare cover
• Death in Service Cover – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones (though we'd much prefer you happy, healthy, and here with us)
• Free Home Internet – Because staying connected shouldn't come at a cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on a new bike and enjoy our on-site shower facilities
• Tech Purchase Scheme – Spread the cost of new gadgets and stay up to date with the latest tech
• Pension Scheme – With contributions to help you plan for the future

Apply Today

Sound like your next move? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver the future of internet connectivity across the UK.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford BD1 4DE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CCNP (preferred)

Work Location: In person