IP Network Operations Engineer

IP Network Operations Engineer

6-month contract

Hybrid working

MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL has been providing best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported.

Sitting as part of our Operational Services Directorate, the Transmission team is responsible for the planning delivery of the transmission network according to agreed planning guidelines and policies on behalf of our shareholders.

Due to an increase in workload, we are looking for a highly skilled IP Transmission Engineer with significant experience working with a telecommunications network operator to join our team on a contract basis. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Solihull office.

What you will do:

• Manage and maintain the IP transmission network to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Configure and troubleshoot Huawei and Cisco Layer 3 switches, utilizing both CLI and GUI for network operations.
• Implement and support IPv4 addressing, static and dynamic routing, and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
• Handle network change requests and maintenance activities using BMC Remedy, ensuring compliance with ITIL change management processes.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including NOC, network planning, and operations, to support seamless service delivery.
• Analyse and resolve network faults, service degradations, and transmission issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute network configuration scripts to automate and optimize operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and change logs.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience in IP network operations and a background of working within a telecommunications network operator would be highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4 addressing, static and dynamic routing, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.).
• Proficiency in using BMC Remedy for managing network changes and incident tracking.
• Good understanding of the ITIL change management process and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Huawei and Cisco Layer 3 switches, including CLI and GUI-based configurations.
• Certifications such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or HCIP (Huawei Certified ICT Professional).
• Experience in network automation and scripting for configuration management.
• Familiarity with MPLS and SD-WAN solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage critical network incidents effectively.

MBNL - building strength through inclusion.

At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers.

We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited.

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