IT Engineer - Telecommunications

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a fast-growing fibre broadband provider committed to advancing digital equality across Britain by delivering full-fibre, gigabit-capable connectivity to over one million homes and businesses. Backed by an international investment consortium and led by an experienced team of telecommunications experts, the organisation is rapidly deploying its network across the East of England, focusing on communities underserved by larger providers. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Systems Administration: Manage and maintain both Windows and Linux environments, ensuring stable system performance.
• Project Delivery: Own the technical delivery of IT infrastructure projects, specifically including active work on Radius implementation.
• Network & Security: Oversee the network and security aspects of the infrastructure, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Operational Support: Act as the primary escalation point for IT support, ensuring high availability and resolving outages as they arise.
• Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with the wider team, including providing guidance to apprentices and supporting knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills/Must have:

• Dual-Stack Expertise: Proficient in both Windows and Linux from a system administration and maintenance standpoint.
• Core Networking: A meaningful and practical understanding of networking principles.
• Security Mindset: Hands-on experience with security best practices within an infrastructure environment.
• Resilience: A "pushback mindset"—you must be comfortable managing expectations at a C-level and navigating the fast-paced, shifting priorities of an Altnet.

Desirable Skills:

• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with Azure would be a significant advantage.
• Sector Experience: Previous experience working within an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or MSP (Managed Service Provider) environment.

Working Pattern:

• Working Environment: Hybrid model (1-2 days per week, with flexibility for 1-2 days per month).
• Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm (with the expectation of out-of-hours support during outages).

Salary:

• £40,000 – £55,000 per annum (reflecting the seniority and autonomy of the role).