Senior Network Engineer

Vorboss is building London’s next-generation business fibre network. This is a responsibility that we take seriously; we understand that for most businesses, reliable fibre internet is as important as heat, electricity, and water. We want to completely change the fibre network in London (and beyond), and we’re on the hunt for smart, talented people to join us.

At Vorboss, we do the right thing—no matter what. Our unwavering focus on engineering excellence and unrivalled commitment to customer service is trusted by the most important organisations across the UK and Europe in the technology, pharmaceutical, financial, and e-commerce industries.  

We’re proud to have earned one of the best reputations in the industry, and it is essential to us that we maintain that reputation as we grow. Our team is tight knit and highly talented. We trust each other to do the right thing, take responsibility, and be a champion for our collective success.  

We’re looking for talented, smart people to join us as we embark on this exciting period of growth. Our vision for Vorboss is to be ‘the best job that someone ever had’, regardless of how long they stay with us, and promise to provide a supportive workplace based on respect and trust.

Vorboss is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help manage the connectivity and infrastructure in our network. This includes helping to commission, maintain, and upgrade our network infrastructure and manage the change when required.

Senior Network Engineers are required to interact with customers, as well as be an escalation point for the Junior Network Engineers and other members of the team when issues arise.

(Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and other duties and responsibilities within the scope and grading of the post may arise over time. Due to the fast-paced environment, we require flexibility and a can-do attitude)

• To commission, maintain, and upgrade our network infrastructure

• To manage change to the network infrastructure when required

• To be responsible for operational systems and intervene where and when required

• To maintain correct and detailed documentation for the network infrastructure

• To help adapt and develop technical procedures as the company grows

• To assist other Network Engineers in resolving incidents, requests, and changes in a timely manner, including escalations

• To be able to troubleshoot complex technical issues, working with customers and third-party suppliers

• To always be available to work on the network infrastructure outside of usual business hours, both planned and unplanned

• To be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing both within the technical team, the wider organisation, and to customers

• Great foundation and knowledge of networking standards, protocols, and technologies

• Extensive experience with configuring and maintaining Juniper routers in a service provider environment, and specifically with RSVP based MPLS networks, VPLS, BGP route reflector, and dual stack environments

• Experience with scripting/programming languages

• Experience with building network automation tools

• Experience with DDoS mitigation solutions

• Knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or equivalent certification frameworks

We believe in taking care of our staff both mentally and physically and in order to support this we offer a range of benefits that you can access.

• Employee Share Plan- Once an employee at Vorboss, we offer the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company*.
• Company pension scheme.
• Bonus scheme.
• 5% of your annual salary to go towards any training course of your choice**.
• 25 days of annual leave allowance that increases with years served (excluding bank holidays).
• Private Healthcare.
• Access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Half price gym memberships through the healthcare provider.
• Free eye test.
• Travel loan.
• Hastee app, to help manage your salary and finances.

(*Terms & conditions apply- amount possible to buy is capped and contingent on pre-existing variables.)

(**This is capped up to a certain salary).

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We aim to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

This commitment includes training managers and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination.

Vorboss promotes step-free access at our main headquarters, whilst taking into consideration physical barriers employees might face across all other sites.