Network Engineer

Network Engineer

• Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits
• BGP networks & Pop locations, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN
• Global leader in Content delivery networks
• Fluent in Mandarin

Spectrum IT has partnered with a global leader in Content delivery networks. With a global network of over 2800 PoPs and more than 20 years of technology expertise, their goal is to ensure that users have the best experience while providing a secure network that fosters the development of the internet.

As part of their continued growth and expansion in the EMEA region they need a network engineer to join their London team. The role involves cooperatively managing and supporting hundreds of POP networks with dozens of ISPs across the globe, including, but not limited to, POP build out and redesign, BGP optimisation, ISP coordination, and daily operations.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a similar technical discipline
• Strong experience in administering a large-scale, highly distributed service network for 24x7 production, preferably for revenue generation and not enterprise support
• Strong hands‑on experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting a BGP network
• Strong knowledge of Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, etc.)
• Strong experience with layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching
• Experience with ethernet troubleshooting tools and methods
• A strong detail oriented approach
• Strong communication skills

• Bi‑Linguistic with high level of English and Mandarin skills
• A self‑starter who can work with independence and little supervision
• CCNA, CCNP qualification or any similar networking qualifications