We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best‑in‑class Network Technician to join our growing team within networking scaling. The position responsibilities involve delivering the hardware, configuration, and fiber connectivity of interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations. The Network Technician will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Be based in Hertfordshire and travel sporadically to other Greater London locations as required by the team.
- Deliver hardware, configuration, and fiber connectivity for interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations.
- Work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.
- Work independently with minimum supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of next‑generation networks.
- Assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.
- Refine operational procedures, develop new tooling, and think proactively and innovatively.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel within the geographical work area is required; up to 20% travel outside the traditional work area may be required, possibly including international travel.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
- Experience in networking.
- CCNA or equivalent level networking certification, or a Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
- Ability to specify power and cooling requirements, participate in hardware racking/stacking, and actively contribute to the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware. Be able to move and lift computer equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Proficient in network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, including VFL, power meter, and OTDR. Familiarity with cabling best practices and methodologies.
- Troubleshoot networking, routing, and connectivity issues, including network device configuration, application interaction, and cabling infrastructure connectivity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing medium to large‑scale projects.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
- Experience in large‑scale data center network implementations and support.
- Strong understanding of major command‑line protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, etc.) and common networking protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- Several years of experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
- Proficient in IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies.
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Job ID: A10422360
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