Network Engineer

About Beeks

Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within the agile and fast-moving financial services and capital markets sector. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS) model is optimised for low-latency private cloud compute, connectivity and analytics, providing the flexibility to deploy and connect to Exchanges, trading venues and public cloud for a true hybrid cloud experience.

Founded in 2011, Beeks Group is listed on the London AIM Stock Exchange and has enjoyed continued growth each year. Beeks Group now employs over 100 team members across the globe and has an international network of over thirty data centres.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Network Engineer to join us at our unique Head Office in Renfrew, which includes our state-of-the-art gym with weekly circuit training, a personal trainer and yoga classes as well as the Beeks Bar or weekly masseuse to help you unwind!

Role Overview

You will be part of a team of technical experts managing the Beeks Groups network and services. You will be responsible for providing technical support to all Beeks customers and their network and server network services.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work on a 24x7 shift rota which includes a generous rota uplift.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager and rest of the team to ensure that we maintain high service levels and uptime for all clients.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues as quickly as possible and with minimum customer impact.
• Investigate and diagnose network related incidents reported by customers and liaise with transit providers/cross connect counterparties if necessary.
• Deploy and maintain BGP sessions on trading, WAN and public network infrastructure.
• Monitor, analyse, and upgrade network resources, including routers, switches, uplinks, provisioning new point of presence locations.
• Follow change control procedures and submit/defend changes to the weekly Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Assist in the provision of new services for Beeks customers (servers, firewalls, GRE tunnels, etc.).

Key Objectives

• Maintain uptime for the Beeks network.
• Respond to customer queries in a timely manner adhering to contracted SLAs.
• Minimise unplanned outages by following change control procedures.
• Manage incidents where applicable and liaise with affected clients until fully resolved.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and maintain continuous professional development in line with company aims.

Key Technologies You'll Work With

• Juniper Hardware and Software.
• Cisco Hardware and Software.
• Linux Iptables.
• Arista Hardware and Software.
• Windows Server 2012 onwards.
• Linux Server installations.
• Network Routing Protocols.
• VPN’s.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Networking or appropriate related subject.

What we offer

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• A unique and highly rewarding Share Options scheme.
• Highly competitive pension scheme.
• EV salary exchange scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Investment in Training.
• Private Health Insurance.

Lifestyle

• You will work 5 days per week on a rotating shift pattern. This consists of night shifts, weekend work and day shifts.
• 33 days of annual leave

This is a full-time position.

We are an equal opportunity employer.