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Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Huntress
£55 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
London, England
Network Engineer
A global powerhouse within the social media industry are looking for a Network Engineer to join their team remotely on an initial 12 month contract.
The successful Network Engineer will join a team responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world's largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking. Responsibilities will include the design, execution on capacity planning of all physical infrastructure globally which includes MV/LV space, power, cooling, cabling and other infrastructure planning and design within external/internal POP/CLS and ILA facilities.
Responsibilities:
* Execute global space and power planning and design function in POP/CLS/ILAs.
* Engage in system level facility sizing/consultation of Utilities, Switchgear, UPS/DC Power Plant, PDUs, mechanical cooling, and LV distribution.
* Manage global space, power, cabling and other inside plant infrastructure requirements in support of edge network requirements, present and future.
* Proactively engage with various Data Centre operators in evaluating their facilities and recommend corrective actions to meet Meta standard design baseline requirements.
* Provide a multi-year proactive plan (2 to 5 year) on space, power, cooling, cabling and other infrastructure requirements to meet the forecasted/trended demand.
* Present optimised layout of edge site floorplans, allocate space assigned to network function, optical, backbone, IP, compute, etc.
* Deliver on time Engineering Design Packages related site infrastructure scope for sourcing/network investment teams.
* Build capacity reporting to analyse long term trends and industry direction to forecast and budget for future growth. Monitor capacity thresholds and initiate proactive builds to expand inventory aligned with edge and backbone deployment forecasts.
* Provide input and closely work with other partner/XFN teams on space/power requirements, deployment projects, and other major initiatives that may affect capacity.
* Exhibit proactive communication and think with a product and customer mindset.
* Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships.
* 20% of travel required.
Skills / Experience Required
* Must have a minimum BS/BE Electrical Engineering Degree.
* MEP focused PE/CE Engineers are highly preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience working in Data Centre Planning and Design.
* Expert hands on experience in reading/analysing Electrical/Mechanical single line diagrams.
* Technical in depth knowledge of various regional Data Centre electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power, power redundancy scenarios.
* Knowledge of engineering principles of the infrastructure architecture (space line up, air flow, cooling etc.)
* Knowledge of Data Centre, Collocations and Remote Hut environments, to include engineering principles regarding power and other infrastructure.
* Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks.
* Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centres and Central Office environments.
* Basic knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems.
* Analytical, interpersonal, and communications experience.
* Hands-on experience with Power system equipment including DC Power Plant, UPS, PDUs and MV system.
* Experience with communication and directing tasks with carriers remotely.
* Demonstrated experience analysing situations and utilising troubleshooting experience, systems and tools, and problem solving.
* Experience working with limited supervision.
* Project management and organisational experience.
* Experience working in a global team environment.
* Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360 etc.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
A global powerhouse within the social media industry are looking for a Network Engineer to join their team remotely on an initial 12 month contract.
The successful Network Engineer will join a team responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world's largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking. Responsibilities will include the design, execution on capacity planning of all physical infrastructure globally which includes MV/LV space, power, cooling, cabling and other infrastructure planning and design within external/internal POP/CLS and ILA facilities.
Responsibilities:
* Execute global space and power planning and design function in POP/CLS/ILAs.
* Engage in system level facility sizing/consultation of Utilities, Switchgear, UPS/DC Power Plant, PDUs, mechanical cooling, and LV distribution.
* Manage global space, power, cabling and other inside plant infrastructure requirements in support of edge network requirements, present and future.
* Proactively engage with various Data Centre operators in evaluating their facilities and recommend corrective actions to meet Meta standard design baseline requirements.
* Provide a multi-year proactive plan (2 to 5 year) on space, power, cooling, cabling and other infrastructure requirements to meet the forecasted/trended demand.
* Present optimised layout of edge site floorplans, allocate space assigned to network function, optical, backbone, IP, compute, etc.
* Deliver on time Engineering Design Packages related site infrastructure scope for sourcing/network investment teams.
* Build capacity reporting to analyse long term trends and industry direction to forecast and budget for future growth. Monitor capacity thresholds and initiate proactive builds to expand inventory aligned with edge and backbone deployment forecasts.
* Provide input and closely work with other partner/XFN teams on space/power requirements, deployment projects, and other major initiatives that may affect capacity.
* Exhibit proactive communication and think with a product and customer mindset.
* Manage key vendor relationships including contract negotiations, pricing, and evaluation of current and potential partnerships.
* 20% of travel required.
Skills / Experience Required
* Must have a minimum BS/BE Electrical Engineering Degree.
* MEP focused PE/CE Engineers are highly preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience working in Data Centre Planning and Design.
* Expert hands on experience in reading/analysing Electrical/Mechanical single line diagrams.
* Technical in depth knowledge of various regional Data Centre electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power, power redundancy scenarios.
* Knowledge of engineering principles of the infrastructure architecture (space line up, air flow, cooling etc.)
* Knowledge of Data Centre, Collocations and Remote Hut environments, to include engineering principles regarding power and other infrastructure.
* Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks.
* Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centres and Central Office environments.
* Basic knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems.
* Analytical, interpersonal, and communications experience.
* Hands-on experience with Power system equipment including DC Power Plant, UPS, PDUs and MV system.
* Experience with communication and directing tasks with carriers remotely.
* Demonstrated experience analysing situations and utilising troubleshooting experience, systems and tools, and problem solving.
* Experience working with limited supervision.
* Project management and organisational experience.
* Experience working in a global team environment.
* Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360 etc.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.