Job Description
A strategic opportunity exists for a skilled Network Access Engineer to lead projects and teams in network access engineering, driving innovation within the UK's digital infrastructure.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days onsite in Milton Keynes per week.
The key benefits include:
· Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
· Bonus up to 20%
· Private medical insurance
· 25 days holiday plus birthday off
In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, interpreting business requirements and recommending solutions. Extensive Adtran experience and knowledge of GPON/XGSPON, including co-exist elements and PON impairments, are essential.
Key responsibilities:
· Analyze business needs and propose best practices.
· Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
· Utilize functional expertise to resolve technical challenges.
· Serve as a quality resource and thought leader.
· Lead teams or projects and drive quality outcomes.
Required qualifications and experience:
· GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science.
· In-depth knowledge of Access Network Service Improvement and technology/platform lifecycle.
· Expertise in Calix/Nokia OLT and Adtran.
· 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).
Prioritised skills of interest include:
· Familiarity with tools like Splunk, Jira, and Ansible.
· Knowledge of network inventory and monitoring.
· ITIL certification.
· Programming skills (Ansible, Python).
· Understanding of Telecoms Security Act and passive network topologies.
· Experience with Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) and Infrastructure as Code