Senior Network Engineer (Telecoms)
Posted 1 week ago by Digital Waffle
£100 Per hour
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Network Engineer (Telecoms) role involves designing, delivering, and optimizing scalable and secure network solutions. This position is remote and requires a strong background in network engineering, particularly within telecoms. The engineer will lead projects, solve complex networking problems, and collaborate with teams to develop technical solutions. A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and delivering cutting-edge active network solutions that are reliable, secure, and built to scale.
- Solving complex problems across access, core, DWDM, automation, and security domains.
- Leading projects and initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert in your field.
- Driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in everything you touch.
- Collaborating across teams to turn business requirements into smart, technical solutions.
Key Skills:
- AWX tool kit
- Multi-vendor network experience
- Telecoms experience
- Solid experience in large-scale network engineering, ideally with a focus on Layer 2 & 3 technologies (Ethernet, MPLS, CoS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6)
- Mixed vendor environments and tech migrations
- Tools like Splunk, Jira, Ansible
- Strong scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible)
- Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and project planning abilities
- Familiarity with ITIL and network monitoring/inventory systems
- Understanding of the Telecoms Security Act
- Experience working in both agile and waterfall environments
- Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
Salary (Rate): £100.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role: Senior Network Engineer (Telecoms)
Location: Remote, UK
Day Rate: £550-£630 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: Minimum 6 Months
We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team and take ownership of designing, delivering, and optimising scalable, secure network solutions. If you're passionate about engineering high-performance networks and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Key Skills:
- AWX tool kit
- Multi-vendor network experience
- Telecoms experience
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and delivering cutting-edge active network solutions that are reliable, secure, and built to scale.
- Solving complex problems across access, core, DWDM, automation, and security domains.
- Leading projects and initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert in your field.
- Driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in everything you touch.
- Collaborating across teams to turn business requirements into smart, technical solutions.
What You’ll Bring:
- Solid experience in large-scale network engineering, ideally with a focus on: Layer 2 & 3 technologies (Ethernet, MPLS, CoS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6)
- Mixed vendor environments and tech migrations
- Tools like Splunk, Jira, Ansible
- Strong scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible)
- Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and project planning abilities
- Familiarity with ITIL and network monitoring/inventory systems
- Understanding of the Telecoms Security Act
- Experience working in both agile and waterfall environments
- Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)