Data Center Network Technician

We are looking to hire a highly motivated best-in-class Network Technician to join our growing team within networking scaling. The position responsibilities involve delivering the hardware configuration and fiber connectivity of interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous very detail oriented possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale enterprise class networks. They will be highly competent in all aspects of installation and troubleshooting of networking hardware software and fiber connectivity all combined with a proven project delivery methodology. This position will work with minimum supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.

Network Technicians are expected to work with established best practices to refine operational procedures develop new tooling and constantly think proactively and innovatively. The desire and ability to work in an ambiguous collaborative environment is essential for success

Key job responsibilities
** Network Technicians will be based in Hertfordshire and travel sporadically to other Greater London locations as required by the team.
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- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Experience in networking
- CCNA or equivalent level networking certification or Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP DNS and TCP/IP
- Ability to specify power and cooling requirements participate in hardware racking/stacking and actively contribute to the migration basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware. Be able to move and lift computer equipment up to 50lbs
- Proficient in network cabling optic types and test equipment including VFL power meter and OTDR. Familiarity with cabling best practices and methodologies.
- Troubleshoot networking routing and connectivity issues including network device configuration application interaction and cabling infrastructure connectivity.
- Ability to travel within geographical work area is required up to 20% travel outside traditional work area may be required possibly including international travel.

- Experience managing medium to large-scale projects
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities or experience in managing and troublshooting network
- Experience in large-scale data center network implementations and support
- Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS JunOS etc.) and common Networking Protocols (BGP OSPF).
- Several years of experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
- Proficient in IT best practice frameworks (ITIL LEAN AGILE) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies (a plus)

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