About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing network architectures to support network availability, growth and service restoration on VM Ireland's Core IP Network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, maintenance and operational support activities
* Manage network architectures to support network availability, growth and service restoration
Skills and Qualifications
Relevant third level qualification, ideally in telecoms – essential
5+ years' experience as a network engineer with a major Telco – essential
CCNP R&S or higher – essential
Hands-on experience with Juniper MX series platforms – essential
Full clean driving licence - essential
Experience with multi-vendor equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena) – essential
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ASR and ISR platforms – desired
Experience in scripting through Python or similar – desired
Experience in implementing cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) - desired
The Person
Flexible approach to working – this role will require on call rota
First class problem solving skills who gets to the heart of the matter
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the business while ascertaining the key impact/detail behind the issue/request
A 'team player' who can lead by example and inspire others on a daily basis
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and embrace change
High attention to detail, someone who cares about quality in everything they do
A methodical approach to both daily tasks and project work
Explores opportunities by being resourceful and self-motivating
Additional Info
Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer.
Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business