Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, IP Engineering, this Engineer role is for a mid‑level experienced Network Engineer with a background in the design, build and operational support of standard service provider technologies and architectures. As a specialized resource collaborating across multiple Engineering Design/Build/Run Teams and Projects, the Engineer is responsible for delivering and supporting the complete lifecycle of network and product designs and solutions.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
* Engineer is an intrinsic part of Design/Build/Run Teams, dynamically formed to support the complete project and service lifecycle across engineering and operational network, security and network management programs.
* Support the network strategy and help deliver against the technical and business goals of a project, including requirements gathering, high‑level and low‑level design, proof‑of‑concept work, testing, automation, scheduling and deployment of solutions via Automation and Orchestration (CI/CD pipeline) or manual change.
* Facilitate and support continual engineering/operational demands and requirements, supporting Leads during incident management, fault analysis, diagnostics and remediation.
* Support the technical and communication interface between Leads, Architects, and project stakeholders across the business, keeping abreast of high‑level changes, risks and progress.
* Provide a technical presence on MSO bridge calls, participate in a 24/7 call‑out rota and provide BAU and out‑of‑hours support across project/solution deployment and change activity.
* Support, implement and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans, reviewing and updating regularly to ensure they remain effective.
* In coordination with the TOC, review data from network monitoring and alerting platforms to identify, elevate and help resolve indicators of network performance and capacity issues.
Qualifications
* Has completed a technology graduate scheme/program.
* Strong networking background encompassing design, build and operational support of IP and Security technologies across Service Provider, Data Centre/Cloud and Management Architectures.
* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Good understanding of IP, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS.
* Experience and proficiency with network, alert and inventory/asset management tools such as Netbox, NetPicker, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Grafana, Big Panda or similar.
* Automation experience across frameworks, libraries and orchestration tools using Python, Terraform, Ansible, PyTest, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.
* Certifications such as Cisco's CCNA/CCNP, Juniper's JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday; volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and childcare vouchers.
* Contributions of 4.59% from Gamma to your pension plan, alongside your own contributions.
* Group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary).
* Tax‑efficient share‑save and share incentive plans.
* Private medical insurance through Vitality, extending to immediate family.
* Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
Important Notes
* Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
* The role is hybrid from our Manchester office.
* If you feel you could be a good fit but do not think you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
Gamma is an equal‑opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
We don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. We are a family‑friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work‑life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.
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