NMC IP Network Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Telefonica is on a truly inspirational adventure. As one of the world`s most innovative communication companies and the name behind flagship brands such as O2, we`re thinking bigger than ever before. We`re taking on new challenges around the world and exploring new ways to open up the world for our millions of customers. And you could be part of it all.

About the Team:

The NMC IP networks Team are a key group responsible for the 24*7 monitoring of O2`s Core IP network supporting our Customers and our own Internet Services and Traffic. Equipment includes Cisco Routers and Switches, Checkpoint Firewalls and F5 Load Balancers and this involves us in most of the Services provided by O2.

Your Role:

With your Network expertise, you`ll see that our Enterprise Network is always in working in optimal order. You`ll identify, diagnose and fix faults where possible, otherwise escalate network, security, VOIP or some Unix issues, handling 1st and 2nd line network troubleshooting and working with various teams to resolve faults. The enterprise estate consists of routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, as well as Unix elements. Most of the systems you`ll be dealing with are Cisco and you`ll be responsible for liaising with this supplier, as well as Nortel, F5, BT, Checkpoint and Maxima.

Responsibilities:

You`ll be used to dealing with a range of hands-on networks issues, using extensive technical expertise. This should cover some or all of the following;
-IP knowledge
-Detailed Log analysis
-Router and Switch knowledge
-MPLS networking technology
-Cisco Routers and Routing protocols

Skills and Experience:

-You`ll have proven practical network experience
-Have a detailed knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and associated architecture
-Ideally you`ll be certified at CCNA or CCNP qualified
-You must be comfortable with shift work
-Be highly flexible, tenacious and resilient and develop the same with fellow team members
-You`ll be confident working under own initiative, whilst being supportive of team aims and objectives and be able to work under periods of high pressure
-A common-sense approach with problem solving and diagnostic skills is a must
Grade: MPG2

In return for your efforts, you`ll be rewarded in typical Telefonica style: A competitive salary and benefits that you get to choose, including our cycle to work scheme, carbon offsetting, flexible working and childcare vouchers. Great news if you`ve got little ones or other family commitments, or if you want to be more green. And of course you can expect support, recognition and the chance to progress with us.
Telefonica`s commitment to a great work-life balance allows us to consider flexible approaches to working. Like to know more? Feel free to raise it.

Joining Telefonica means opening up a world of freedom, support and possibility. A fascinating world where you`ll be able to think bigger, be bolder and try new things. And where there are endless opportunities to develop your career.
There`s so much to discover. Your adventure starts here.