Network Reliability Engineer

Role Summary

As a dedicated Network Reliability Engineer, you will strengthen Our Client’s Systems team by managing, troubleshooting, and optimising the reliability of their extensive network infrastructure. This role involves resolving complex network and security issues, developing and maintaining automation tools, and implementing and refining monitoring systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, troubleshoot, and optimise the reliability of the organisation's network infrastructure through hands-on engineering and operational support
• Resolve complex network and security issues promptly across diverse platforms
• Develop and maintain automation tools to improve network efficiency and reliability
• Implement and refine monitoring systems to enable proactive management of network health
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and participate in both project delivery and on-call support

Essential Skills & Experience

• A degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• At least five years' practical experience in operating and engineering large-scale production networks, including on-call responsibilities
• Strong operational insight with a proven track record of maintaining network stability under pressure
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly with Python, to streamline network operations
• Well-versed in core networking protocols including UDP, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and multicast, with hands-on experience in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Experience with firewall management and security platforms such as Palo Alto
• Familiarity with network infrastructure at enterprise scale

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with high-performance data networks and storage systems
• Knowledge of advanced security and compliance protocols
• Familiarity with network infrastructure at enterprise scale