Principal Network Engineer

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom J Bandy Consulting Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year
Role Overview

As the Principal Network Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. This is a leadership role responsible for managing the network engineering team, setting priorities, and delivering carrier-grade network solutions.

You will enforce adherence to approved network designs, drive best practices, and ensure the network is robust, scalable, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities

Network Availability

  • Ensure stable and reliable network services.

  • Monitor daily network performance.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve network and hardware issues.

  • Generate and respond to trouble tickets; handle carrier escalations.

  • Deploy and maintain network monitoring and analysis tools.

  • Collaborate with Network Operations and Architecture teams.

Network Management

  • Provide network support across operations and change management.

  • Apply configuration changes using change control processes.

  • Create HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation.

  • Install and upgrade network hardware and software.

  • Maintain patches, OS tuning, and configuration management.

  • Engage with vendors and industry partners on behalf of the business.

Continuous Improvement

  • Implement new technologies to enhance network services.

  • Optimize capacity and improve network reliability.

  • Develop and maintain strong network security practices.

General Duties

  • Support core, distribution, and access networks.

  • Deliver sustainable solutions for complex networking challenges.

  • Collaborate with network architects, engineers, and security teams.

  • Roll out innovative programs to reduce network issues.

Key Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of IPv4, IPv6, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing.

  • Experience with BNG for IPoE and PPPoE, Zero Touch Provisioning, DHCP, RADIUS.

  • Knowledge of uRPF/BCP38, CGNAT, and highly available (N+1) network architectures.

  • Experience with PON access networks.

  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Go.

  • Solid Linux command-line and administration skills.

Required Experience

  • Experience in an ISP/carrier environment, large NOC, or network engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP or equivalent vendor certification (or relevant practical experience).

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