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Join a leading UK broadcast and satellite media technology provider, part of a major international telecommunications group, delivering resilient and secure network infrastructure for hundreds of live television channels, internet, and private customer networks. The organisation is currently undertaking a major IP migration, modernising legacy broadcast technology onto carrier-grade infrastructure.
The role offers hands-on ownership of a live IP migration project, with exposure across the full network stack, alongside the opportunity to work within a stable, collaborative team of around seven. The position provides a global network footprint across UK and French operations, hybrid working with two days in the office and three from home, and currently has no on-call requirement.
Responsibilities
- Manage and operate core network architecture supporting carrier-grade, multi-site infrastructure carrying live broadcast, internet and private customer traffic
- Lead and support a major IP migration project, moving legacy broadcast technology onto current-generation infrastructure
- Manage, operate and improve the multisite network for multicast TV transport as well as the internal campus network
- Design and support customer networking solutions across multiple sites, including remote access
- Own network security and firewall configuration in a fast-changing environment
- Split time roughly 50/50 between project work and BAU: ticket resolution, solution specification and materials/billing documentation, shared across the wider team
- Create and maintain accurate network documentation, including complex diagrams
- Manage and operate the organisation's network monitoring systems (NMS)
Skills/Must Have
- Experience: 5+ years' hands-on experience supporting a multi-site, enterprise-grade network environment
- Core Tech/Domain: Strong Cisco routing and switching (R&S) background; comfortable covering the full network stack rather than a single specialism
- Methodology/Protocols: Solid working knowledge of VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, STP/RSTP/MST, LACP/port-channels, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, plus practical firewall configuration and troubleshooting, ideally on Palo Alto (NAT, security policy, VPN, HA)
- Soft Skills: Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and within a small team; strong troubleshooting instincts, clear communicator, commercially aware when engaging with customers
Desirable Skills
- Multicast experience (SSM/ASM) in Layer 2/3 environments
- Broadcast or media-over-IP background
- Cisco IP Fabric for Media (IPFM) experience
- Net Insight Nimbra experience
- CCNP certification (or working towards)
Benefits
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension
- Private medical insurance and life insurance
- Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
Salary
- Up to £65,000 base + up to 10% bonus.
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Network Engineer - Internet Service Provider employer: Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and expertise in the field of network and cloud infrastructure. With a remote-first working model and the opportunity to engage in high-profile projects within an advanced computing platform, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development. The London-based role offers unique exposure to cutting-edge technology while maintaining flexibility and a clear project scope, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited Recruitment Team
