Packet Core Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands |
| Company: | National Physical Laboratory |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UKTL02 |
Summary
About the Role
The efficient maintenance and support of our systems and infrastructure is essential to business continuity, so you’ll work with the business to understand what their needs are.
From planning and engineering solutions to applications problems, administration or network issues; to providing 3rd line IT service desk support; to liaising with external suppliers to resolve issues or even assisting with the design and testing of disaster recover procedures… you’ll do whatever it takes to optimise performance, whilst minimising disruption and downtime.
You’ll also transfer your knowledge to 1st and 2nd line support when transitioning projects to operational support, as well as update documentation in relation to infrastructure systems.
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working.
We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
About You
A member of the UKTL team, responsible for maintaining, and reconfiguring the cores to support testing and evaluation activities, and to maintain representative MNO capability within UK Telecoms.
Working knowledge of Juniper, Cisco and Aruba Network Devices
Experience working with Carrier Grade Telecom Core deployments in any specialism.
Experience in LAN/WAN technologies - Layer 1/2/3 switching/VLAN’s/ACL’s
Experience of making network changes in controlled environment via IT CAB process
Track record acting as a hands-on engineer in the Telecom Engineering domain, with the drive and technical skills to design, implement and help to ensure the smooth operation of key complex network solutions
Experience in operating and maintaining core networks used by major UK MNOs a plus.
Knowledge of core telecoms network infrastructure and protocols (OSS / BSS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) a plus.
Experience with Ericsson and/or Nokia Carrier Grade Cores.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
About Us
UK. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL)
Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market.
Read more about the UKTL here!
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
The efficient maintenance and support of our systems and infrastructure is essential to business continuity, so you’ll work with the business to understand what their needs are.
From planning and engineering solutions to applications problems, administration or network issues; to providing 3rd line IT service desk support; to liaising with external suppliers to resolve issues or even assisting with the design and testing of disaster recover procedures… you’ll do whatever it takes to optimise performance, whilst minimising disruption and downtime.
You’ll also transfer your knowledge to 1st and 2nd line support when transitioning projects to operational support, as well as update documentation in relation to infrastructure systems.
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working.
We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
About You
A member of the UKTL team, responsible for maintaining, and reconfiguring the cores to support testing and evaluation activities, and to maintain representative MNO capability within UK Telecoms.
Working knowledge of Juniper, Cisco and Aruba Network Devices
Experience working with Carrier Grade Telecom Core deployments in any specialism.
Experience in LAN/WAN technologies - Layer 1/2/3 switching/VLAN’s/ACL’s
Experience of making network changes in controlled environment via IT CAB process
Track record acting as a hands-on engineer in the Telecom Engineering domain, with the drive and technical skills to design, implement and help to ensure the smooth operation of key complex network solutions
Experience in operating and maintaining core networks used by major UK MNOs a plus.
Knowledge of core telecoms network infrastructure and protocols (OSS / BSS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) a plus.
Experience with Ericsson and/or Nokia Carrier Grade Cores.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
About Us
UK. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL)
Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market.
Read more about the UKTL here!
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
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