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Core Network Engineer (Juniper/ISP)

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Posting date: 29 April 2024
Salary: £50,000.00 to £55,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Annual Bonus, up to 10% and Call Out pay
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2024
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: toob
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Join Our Team as a Core Network Engineer!

​Are you passionate about shaping the future of connectivity? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and problem-solving are at the forefront? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Core Network Engineer.


toob are an award-winning* full-fibre broadband provider actively transforming the South of England’s internet experience. Founded by a team of experienced directors from some of the world’s biggest telecommunications brands, we offer simple, affordable access to our full-fibre network so every household and business can benefit and thrive in the digital age.


We have a bold plan to open our network to more than a million premises across the South of England and want to play an active role in helping the communities around the area to thrive.


Role Overview:


As an experienced Core Network Engineer here at toob, you'll play a pivotal role in contributing to the ongoing design, deployment, and management of all network elements, capacity, and traffic management necessary for the delivery of toob’s FTTH Internet Service. This a predominately a Portsmouth HQ office and field-based role requiring travel with some flexibility for home working.

Ideally you will be an experienced Juniper user and hold JNCIS-ENT and/or JNCIS- SP certifications.


Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and support the deployment and configuration of a range of layer 2 and 3 network elements: routers, switches, CGNAT, firewalls/VPNs, and OLT’s
• Work on-site at datacentre and PoP locations when necessary
• Performance of traffic management and configuration of peering & transit connections
• Monitoring of network performance, identification of deficiencies or capacity shortfalls, implementation of corrective actions. Areas to be monitored include, but not limited to, internet transit and peering links, backhaul links and network elements
• Diagnosis and resolution of network faults, including escalations from our helpdesk and second line teams. Collaboration with 3rd party and vendor technical support where necessary
• Perform in-life management of network elements including hardware and software upgrades, security configuration and patching, and technology refresh
• Use knowledge of existing and upcoming network technologies to identify, recommend, and deploy technology upgrades to meet the emerging demands of ultra-fast broadband services
• Create and maintain documentation of network design (HLD / LLD), configurations, and operational best practices
• Provide operational assistance to all areas of Technology.


Core Competencies and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ network engineering experience within a service provider environment (preferably Tier1/2 ISP)
• Extensive experience managing Juniper devices and command line
• Detailed knowledge of:
 Subscriber management in an ISP environment
 IPv4 and IPv6
 Routing protocols (internal and external)
 EVPN
 Both MPLS and VXLAN
 CGNAT
 DHCP and DNS
• Proven experience with L2 / L3 network tools, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques on large IPv4 and IPv6 networks
• Operational knowledge and experience with GPON networks
• Proven experience monitoring network performance and contributing to remedial plans addressing performance shortfalls
• Ability to resolve complex problems requiring innovative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Network Management Systems
• Strong experience with network security principles and approaches
• Have the right to work in the UK without restriction
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (travel mileage to site covered by expenses)

Technical/ Professional qualifications:

• Juniper experience is essential and ideally hold JNCIS-SP (preferred) and/or JNCIS-ENT level certification
• Working knowledge of FTTH access platforms, specifically OLT.


Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of shaping the future of connectivity.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative solutions.
We have a collaborative and inclusive work culture and are offering a competitive salary and benefits package as well as:

• Annual Leave
• Annual Bonus
• Group Pension
• Group Critical Illness
• Group Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme


Ready to Make an Impact?

​If you're ready to take your network engineering career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the world of connectivity, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of networking. Apply now!

About toob:

*Best Urban Fibre Provider 2023 (UK Fibre Awards 2023) and SME of the Year Award 2023 (Central South Business Awards)

Here at toob our people fuel our success and growth and are truly passionate about the work that they do, they enjoy their roles and are proud to work here. The world of work is changing and it’s critical that we continue to support our people with a positive culture where they can be rewarded for their efforts, be themselves, learn, make friends, and have fun.

We're committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity - we don’t just look at your CV but focus on who you are and what amazing skills and experience you may be able to bring to us. We understand that everyone has a contribution to make, so welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

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