Principal Network Engineer (CCIE)

We have a great opportunity for a Principal Network Engineer who can Think, Drive, Support and Deliver. You will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance and expansion of the network.

You'll be a technical expert and understand the workings of our carrier grade network and capable of acting as a final point of escalation for the most complex fault's. You'll need to be equally comfortable working individually, or managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Network design, maintenance and optimization.


• Ensure network availability is kept above the SLA thresholds.


• Assess, maintain and enhance network performance and security.


• Proactive response to alarms & monitors the network status.


• Document everything from network designs, troubleshooting manual and procedures to user guides.


• Carry out migration/maintenance tasks as required by the business.


• Provide Out of Hours support for network escalations.
  
  Proven hands-on experience working with carrier grade cisco devices.


• CCIE certified (both lab and written).


• Strong carrier grade network design, migration and implementation experience.


• Comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge of typical carrier technologies, including BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Multicast, IPv6, Firewalls, MPLS and MPLS based VPN solutions.


• Deep understanding of packet captures, and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems based on packet analysis.


• Experience of configuring and using common Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as Solarwinds, Nagios, PRTG, etc.


• Experience producing technical documentation including, Project Plans, High Level Designs (HLD) and Low Level Designs (LLD).


Skills, experience and qualifications (preferred)

• Network Security experience


• Experience with PON based infrastructure


• Automation/Scripting Skills


• Exposure to SDN, Network engineering: 7 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• CCIE (Written + Lab) (required)