Senior Engineer – IP Networks Support
Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to their closest Arqiva office, either Winchester, Daventry, Chalfont or Emley Moor once or twice a week.
We offer
1. Up to £50K base salary
2. 6% pension contribution
3. Private Medical
4. 25 days annual leave
5. Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
6. Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
The Role
7. Complete planned works and maintenance on a full range of systems and networks within an operational environment. Carrying out project initiatives. Respond to faults and service outages and complete corrective maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies and procedures
8. Contribute to the delivery of projects through the provision of technical advice, installation and commissioning support and service transition. Implement upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks
9. Provide full lifecycle management of network devices including reviewing and implementing network upgrades and decommissioning tasks.
10. Maintain accurate records, documents and reporting of actions taken. Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements
11. Work with the Network Engineering team to ensure that network solutions are transitioned into the live environment without issue and in line with all service requirements
12. Contribute to the continuous improvement of operating policies, processes and procedures. Engage with customers and build positive working relationships. Supervise the delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure that specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirements
13. Drive innovation, both small and large, into and through the business; deploy and evidence with outcomes, a continuous improvement (CI) mind-set. Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, with a particular focus on cash management, cash preservation and optimising returns on investments made in assets and tools.
14. Understanding and experience with Datacentre & Cloud technologies.
15. Understanding and experience with Network Automation and scripting
The Person
Qualifications:
16. Degree (preferable) or Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Computing/Electronics/Communication Systems or significant industry experience in one or more of the required Expertise/Technical/Professional Skills areas.
Required Expertise:
17. Track record of working on and troubleshooting complex, always on critical IP Networks
18. The ability to collaborate across multiple teams remotely and from on premises across multiple locations
19. Good customer facing skills
20. Ability to undertake continuous personal development to meet the technical requirements of future technologies and project deliverables.
21. Working knowledge of the design, development and testing of bespoke and COTS (Common off the Shelf) software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IOT or Enterprise application depending on technical area of expertise.
22. Experience with processes, standards and engineering practices related to monitoring and controlling (M&C).
Required Technical / Professional Skillset(s):
23. Experienced in troubleshooting large scale & complex Enterprise & Datacentre networks
24. Cisco Enterprise Routing & Switching experience and troubleshooting - WAN Edge, Access Switches, Wireless Access Points, Connected devices
25. Experienced in Data Centre network technologies and troubleshooting, including Wireless controller, ACI, F5 & Cloud technologies.
26. Good knowledge of Cisco devices including NX-OS, knowledge of IOS
27. Good understanding of the network security associated with DC and Enterprise networking
We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.
Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.
With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.
Why Arqiva? Reward. Connection. Growth
At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our booklet.
Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.
And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.
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