Platform Network Engineer

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Overview

  • Design, implement and maintain secure network infrastructure across cloud, lab and office environments.
  • Deliver network upgrades, new deployments and infrastructure improvements in collaboration with DevOps and project teams.
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions, dynamic documentation and network architecture standards.
  • Implement network monitoring, performance optimisation and incident response to ensure highly available services.
  • Strengthen network security through access controls, encryption, security reviews and collaboration with IT teams.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to design networking solutions that support research, engineering and product delivery.
  • Mentor colleagues, share technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of networking practices across OQC.

Requirements

  • Experience in a Network Engineering role supporting enterprise or production environments.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and managing firewalls, routers and switches.
  • Experience provisioning and supporting cloud networking across Azure, AWS or GCP.
  • Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, software-defined networking, TCP/IP, DNS and network monitoring tools.
  • Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • CCNA, JNCIA or equivalent networking qualification.
  • A collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving, adaptability and a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to travel to UK and international OQC locations when required.

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Hard Skills

  • Network Infrastructure Design
  • Network Security Implementation
  • LAN and WAN Management
  • TCP/IP and DNS Knowledge
  • Network Monitoring Tools
  • Performance Optimization
  • Incident Response
  • Dynamic Documentation
  • Access Control and Encryption
  • Software-Defined Networking

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Mentoring
  • Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

  • CCNA
  • JNCIA

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Posted: July 11th, 2026