Network Engineer

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.

We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Digital Workplace and Cyber Security & Networking.

Values: Open, Bold, Trusted

Trusted Partners:

• Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
• HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
• Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio
• Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
• AWS: Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program

Network Engineer - Cambridgeshire

The L2 Network Engineer will cover management, maintenance and support of network infrastructure, perimeter security systems and network management platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting network and security infrastructure (LAN / WAN / WLAN / Firewalls / Application/VPN, etc.)
• Troubleshooting complex network issues, identifying network bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to ensure optimal network performance
• Optimizing network infrastructure to ensure maximum performance and scalability.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records
• Prepare regular reports on network performance, availability, and security
• Day-to-day patching, maintenance and operation of the above in secure environments
• Continual improvement of the systems based on changing demands
• Liaising with various departments within the business
• Coordinating with 3rd party suppliers and partners to support, maintain and implement these systems

Skills & Experience:

Essential;

• Experience of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN management
• Experience of Cisco, HPE, Aruba
• Experience of firewall technologies, particularly Fortinet, Cisco.
• Experience of network monitoring, troubleshooting and management tools

Desirable;

• Cisco certification
• Fortinet certification
• Aruba certification

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK. 
• Due to our location, access to own transport is essential.
• Must meet Security Clearance requirements if this is a requirement of the role and any offer would be conditional upon the successful candidate passing BPSS which includes a criminal record check
• This role requires participation in 24/7 On-call, which operates on a rotational basis.

Key Words:

Network Engineer - 2nd Line - Level 2 - CCNA - CCNP - Cisco - Networking - HPE - Aruba - LAN - WAN

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.