Network Operations Engineer

Opticore IT are currently searching for Network Operations Engineers to join a well-established Network Operations Team supporting one of the UK's largest hospitality businesses, with nearly 1,000 sites across the country. This is an initial 6 month contract opportunity Inside IR35 with the prospect of extension. You will be required to be on site 3 days a week in Dunstable area.

Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced, challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and resolve day-to-day BAU network support tickets across wired, wireless, and SD-WAN environments.
• Perform remote configuration checks and audits on newly migrated client sites to ensure network compliance and performance standards are met.
• Support changes, maintenance, and small-scale configuration updates under supervision or following standard procedures.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and elevate complex incidents to senior engineers where necessary.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and contribute to the continual improvement of operational processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Network Operations team to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and updates when required (no weekend or on-call work).

What you'll bring:

• Solid understanding of core networking principles - TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and Wi-Fi fundamentals.
• Relevant vendor certifications (e.g. Aruba ACMA, CCNA/P, or equivalent).
• Experience working within a Network Operations or Service Support environment.
• Familiarity with Aruba networking technologies (Wireless, Wired, or SD-WAN/SilverPeak) and management tools such as Aruba Central or ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Diversity:

At Opticore IT we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce and as such, want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application.

We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team.