Comms-care Group Ltd
3rd Line Network Engineer, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, ASAP, ONSITE Cheshire, £Good, OUTSIDE IR35 Role Summary We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced 3rd Line Customer Network Support Engineer, to join our SMC team. As a 3rd Line Customer Network Support Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for delivering expert-level support to our customers. Your primary focus will be on resolving complex network-related issues, troubleshooting advanced network configurations, and providing proactive guidance to optimize network performance. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our customers' networks while delivering exceptional service and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The right Engineer will be working in close collaboration with the SMC team, and the wider consultant team. Core responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for resolving escalated technical issues related to network infrastructure, routing, switching, and connectivity. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex network problems using a variety of tools and techniques, including packet analysis, network monitoring, and log analysis. Provide timely and effective resolutions to customer incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations and adhering to service level agreements (SLAs). Coordinate and execute network changes, upgrades, and migrations in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders. Ensure that all network changes are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to relevant parties to maintain transparency and accountability. Follow change management processes and procedures to minimize the risk of service disruptions and maintain the integrity of the network environment. Build strong relationships with customers by providing proactive support, delivering value-added services, and serving as a trusted advisor on network-related matters. Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, escalations, and technical consultations, demonstrating professionalism and empathy in all interactions. Conduct periodic service reviews with customers to assess satisfaction levels, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred VCAP Network Virtualization Deploy Extensive experience in network engineering and support roles, with a focus on troubleshooting complex network issues Extensive experience in network engineering and support roles, with a focus on troubleshooting complex network issues and designing scalable network architectures. Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, QoS, and VPNs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues in high-pressure environments. Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as LogicMonitor, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or similar. Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus. About the person Two to three years of experience in a similar type role Desire to develop and progress their career Excellent communicator both verbally and written Experienced, mature, influential, assertive and diplomatic Able to operate independently or as part of a larger team Excellent knowledge of chosen subject matter A flexible approach to work and prepared 'go the extra mile' to exceed customer expectations Applies knowledge and skills through handling complex problems beyond own area of expertise Ability to commute to main office in Cheshire 3 days per week as this role is on our Hybrid model. If you have the skills and experience as mentioned above, please send in your CV for review
3rd Line Network Engineer, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, ASAP, ONSITE Cheshire, £Good, OUTSIDE IR35 Role Summary We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced 3rd Line Customer Network Support Engineer, to join our SMC team. As a 3rd Line Customer Network Support Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for delivering expert-level support to our customers. Your primary focus will be on resolving complex network-related issues, troubleshooting advanced network configurations, and providing proactive guidance to optimize network performance. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our customers' networks while delivering exceptional service and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The right Engineer will be working in close collaboration with the SMC team, and the wider consultant team. Core responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for resolving escalated technical issues related to network infrastructure, routing, switching, and connectivity. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex network problems using a variety of tools and techniques, including packet analysis, network monitoring, and log analysis. Provide timely and effective resolutions to customer incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations and adhering to service level agreements (SLAs). Coordinate and execute network changes, upgrades, and migrations in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders. Ensure that all network changes are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to relevant parties to maintain transparency and accountability. Follow change management processes and procedures to minimize the risk of service disruptions and maintain the integrity of the network environment. Build strong relationships with customers by providing proactive support, delivering value-added services, and serving as a trusted advisor on network-related matters. Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, escalations, and technical consultations, demonstrating professionalism and empathy in all interactions. Conduct periodic service reviews with customers to assess satisfaction levels, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred VCAP Network Virtualization Deploy Extensive experience in network engineering and support roles, with a focus on troubleshooting complex network issues Extensive experience in network engineering and support roles, with a focus on troubleshooting complex network issues and designing scalable network architectures. Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, QoS, and VPNs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues in high-pressure environments. Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as LogicMonitor, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or similar. Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus. About the person Two to three years of experience in a similar type role Desire to develop and progress their career Excellent communicator both verbally and written Experienced, mature, influential, assertive and diplomatic Able to operate independently or as part of a larger team Excellent knowledge of chosen subject matter A flexible approach to work and prepared 'go the extra mile' to exceed customer expectations Applies knowledge and skills through handling complex problems beyond own area of expertise Ability to commute to main office in Cheshire 3 days per week as this role is on our Hybrid model. If you have the skills and experience as mentioned above, please send in your CV for review
Develop Group Ltd
Exeter, Devon
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.