applicant
Infrastructure Network Engineer
at ao.com Manchester in Manchester (Published at 23-10-2023)
About The Role
Are you captivated by cutting-edge networking? Does the realm of IT infrastructure and security fuel your curiosity? If you're nodding along, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Step into the role of an IT Network Engineer and solidify your place within our online retail community. Your expertise with Cisco Catalyst switches, Extreme Wireless solutions, Fortinet firewalls, SDWAN, and AWS will play a key role in making our digital projects run better and more securely.
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
In this role, you'll leverage your proven experience as a Infrastructure Network Engineer to take charge of designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure within a professional context. Your expertise in Cisco Catalyst, Extreme Wireless solutions, and Fortinet firewalls will be crucial in ensuring the network's effectiveness.
If you come with experience in SDWAN solutions, that's a definite advantage we're seeking. Your proficiency in AWS networking services, including mastering VPC, subnetting, security groups, VPN, and Direct Connect, will be instrumental in integrating our systems.
You'll dive deep into the nuances of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, VLANs, and subnetting to ensure seamless operations. Your familiarity with network security practices and firewall management will be an asset as you contribute to maintaining a secure network environment.
When challenges arise, your adept troubleshooting and problem-solving skills will shine, enabling you to dissect complex network issues and offer effective solutions. Your role will be pivotal in our continuous efforts to optimize and streamline our network infrastructure.
A Few Things About You
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, AWS Certified) will be advantageous.
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer with hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure in a professional environment.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst, Extreme Wireless solutions, and Fortinet firewalls.
- Experience with SDWAN solutions is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in AWS networking services such as VPC, subnetting, security groups, VPN, and Direct connect.
- In-depth understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Experience in network security practices and firewall management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex network issues and provide effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of online retail operations and e-commerce platforms is a plus.
A Bit About Us
When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).
We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.
Our Benefits
Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
- Our Value Creation Plan; We've created a unique long term bonus plan for every AOer to share in our success, giving you the opportunity of an exceptional reward in return for exceptional business performance.
- Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
- Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
- Be VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
- Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
- Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
- Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
- Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks!
To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.
