Connected Infrastructure Engineer

Are you passionate about network infrastructure and ready to take the next step in your career? Wavenet is looking for a skilled and driven Connected Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for the design, configuration, and installation of core network hardware within our connected landlord buildings. You'll also serve as a key escalation point for our 1st and 2nd line engineering teams, helping to resolve complex issues and lead technical responses during major incidents.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure solutions, this is the opportunity for you.

• Design and implement core network solutions, including routers, firewalls, and network switches.
• Configure and install networking hardware across various sites.
• Act as an escalation point for the 1st and 2nd line support teams.
• Lead the technical response to site-wide incidents.
• Configure equipment to meet project requirements and customer needs.
• Work with technologies such as WAN, LAN, Internet, WAN Optimisation, SIP Trunking, Security, and Wi-Fi.

We're seeking a motivated and technically skilled Connected Infrastructure Engineer with a solid background in network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and deploying core networking solutions, particularly in multi-site environments.

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Proven experience in network infrastructure engineering, ideally within multi-tenant or geographically dispersed environments.
• Strong knowledge of core network technologies and protocols, including WAN, LAN, and network security principles.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with Juniper routers and switches, with the ability to confidently configure and troubleshoot Juniper hardware.
• Experience in the design, deployment, and maintenance of networking hardware, including routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead technical discussions and escalate incidents when needed.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as WAN, LAN, SIP Trunking, Wi-Fi, and WAN Optimisation is highly desirable.
• A current CCNA or JNCIA certification, demonstrating a strong foundation in networking principles and vendor-specific knowledge.
• A full UK driving licence, as site visits and hardware installations may be required across multiple locations.

If you meet these requirements and are looking to grow your career in a vibrant, fast-paced tech environment— we want to hear from you!

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you'll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here's a closer look at what we offer:

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility matters. Our hybrid model lets you choose a blend of home and office-based working, so work fits seamlessly with your life.
• Annual Leave: Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.