Network Platform Engineer in Derby

Become a change maker and join Node4. Node4 have a committed, talented, and diverse workforce that is growing all the time, but as we expand through our own growth and acquisitions, we never lose sight of the most important part of our business - our people. We want you to grow, learn, and evolve alongside us.

About the role

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), offering high-performance network solutions across colocation, cloud, Ethernet aggregation, and SD-WAN. Our infrastructure spans multiple UK data centres and includes a national MPLS core, built for resilience, scalability, and enterprise-grade availability.

As a Network Platform Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the delivery, maintenance, and support of our service provider platform, including MPLS core, data centre networking, and secure multi-tenant services. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and architects to deliver projects, troubleshoot incidents, and implement changes across our core and edge environments. This is a technical role designed for a skilled and motivated network engineer ready to take ownership of key tasks and grow into greater responsibilities over time. You'll be supported in developing toward a senior engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform & Infrastructure Support
  • Assist in maintaining and improving our MPLS/EVPN-based core and data centre network infrastructure.
  • Support Cisco ACI fabrics and Nexus Dashboard environments.
  • Support upgrades, migrations, and service deployments across core, distribution, and access layers.
  • Collaborate on the implementation of technical plans and infrastructure designs.
  • Contribute to accurate configuration and platform documentation.
• Operational Support
  • Respond to incidents, service requests, and BAU changes across the network platform.
  • Participate in an on-call rota and assist during major incidents under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Support hands-on work at data centres and PoP sites when required.
  • Help improve monitoring, automation, and general platform reliability.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
  • Engage in peer reviews and team-based problem solving.
  • Learn from and contribute to knowledge sharing sessions within the Infrastructure team.
  • Support standardisation and documentation efforts.
• Platform Integration & Development
  • Contribute to integration with monitoring systems, internal tooling, and automation initiatives.
  • Support the development of repeatable infrastructure delivery through IaC practices.
  • Work with the team to define operational standards and documentation.

Key Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in a network engineering role within a service provider or enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS), and EVPN technologies.
• Experience working with data centre or PoP-based network infrastructure.
• Exposure to Cisco ACI and Nexus Dashboard.
• Exposure to Juniper (MX, EX, SRX), Cisco NX-OS, or Fortinet platforms.
• Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Ansible, Python) is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

• Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP
• Fortinet NSE 4
• Or equivalent experience and demonstrable skills

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Eager to learn and grow within a technical team environment.
• Comfortable working under change-controlled processes (ITIL-aligned).
• Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented.

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days holidays plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance x 4
• A diverse workforce
• Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
• Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
• Company Social events
• Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit

Why join Node4?

• Technical Growth: Work on live, business-critical infrastructure and develop toward a senior engineering role.
• Supportive Culture: Join a skilled, collaborative team with a strong ethos of knowledge sharing.
• Real Impact: Help shape and support the future of our UK-wide service provider platform.

Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide. From three people to a workforce of over 1200. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard. We are proud of our employees and the environment that reflects our core business values of Passion, Innovation, and Trust.

Node4 is the place to be if you are passionate about technology and providing exceptional service while developing your career within a welcoming and evolving company.