I am currently working with a client who requires a Principal/lead Network Engineer who will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure. This role involves leading the network engineering team, managing their workload and priorities and ensuring the delivery of carrier-grade network solutions. The Principal/lead Network Engineer will drive best practices in design, configuration, processes, and operational procedures, ensuring the network remains robust, scalable and compliant with architectural standards. Additionally, they will play a key role in enforcing adherence to the approved network design and maintaining high performance and reliability. Key responsibilites / duties within the role (but not limited to); Ensure stable and reliable network services Day-to-day network performance monitoring Network troubleshooting and fault analysis; hardware troubleshooting and repair Provide Network Support that includes operation and change management across all aspects of the network Application of configuration changes via our change control systems and processes Network design activity, including HLD, LLD documentation and subsequent implementation Installation of network hardware and software including onsite network locations Support and maintain the core, distribution and access networks Develop sustainable solutions to handle complex issues Work in collaboration with the network architects, network engineering and security teams Identify and resolve network problems Take care of the networking, routing and interconnectivity Technical Skills Thorough understanding of the following protocols and technologies: IPv4 and IPv6, routing protocols (BGP and ISIS), MPLS, LDP and Segment Routing. BNG for IPoE and PPPoE, Zero Touch Provision, DHCP, radius. uRPF/BCP38 Competent with PON access, CGNat and building N1 highly available solutions. Proficient in python, perl, go or other scripting. Competent linux skills. Essential – experience working within an ISP or carrier environment, a large NOC or network engineering team or other such company associated with internet network. Working arrangement - Hybrid (1 day in office and possible onsite at client site as and when required) Please apply for consideration