Thinking about the next step in your career?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Network Access Engineer to join an innovative organization at the forefront of revolutionizing the UKs digital infrastructure.
Hybrid role with 2 days onsite in Milton Keynes per week.
Key Benefits include: Attractive base to fit experience Bonus to 20% Private medical 25 days hols + birthday off In this role you will lead on projects and teams as a hands-on subject matter expert within network access engineering.
Extensive Adtran experience and in-depth knowledge is essential.
Key responsibilities: Interpret business requirements and recommend solutions/best practices.
Solve complex problems with a broad perspective.
Utilize functional knowledge to resolve challenges.
Serve as a subject matter expert in the function.
Lead teams or projects and act as a quality resource.
Essential experience and qualifications: GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science.
Knowledge of GPON/XGSPON, including co-exist elements and PON impairments.
Experience with Calix/Nokia OLT; Adtran experience / indepth knowledge Expertise in Access Network Service Improvement and technology/platform lifecycle.
Familiarity with Gigabit CPE (Layers 2 and 3).
Specialist knowledge in network engineering, including: Access Core DWDM Automation Security Strong understanding of Layer 2 and 3 technologies (Ethernet, CoS, QoS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6).
Experience in mixed vendor environments and technology migrations.
Highly analytical with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Self-motivated, capable of independent and collaborative work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in structured planning and project management (agile and waterfall).
Additional skills of interest include: Familiarity with tools like Splunk, Jira, and Ansible.
Knowledge of network inventory and monitoring.
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Programming skills (Ansible, Python).
Understanding of Telecoms Security Act and passive network topologies.
Experience with Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) and Infrastructure as Code.
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