Network Assurance Engineer DAY SHIFT- MATERNITY LEAVE (TWO ROLES)

PXC (part of the TalkTalk Group) is the UK’s leading value for money connectivity provider. We believe that simple, affordable, reliable, and fair connectivity should be available to everyone, and we reward our team for being part of that mission of change.

About the team

Part of PXC’s Technical Operations function, the Technology and Security Operations Centre (TSOC) is the heartbeat of our organisation. We’re a collaborative, high‑performing team that pairs deep operational expertise with innovative thinking to keep our customers’ services—and our network and applications—running securely and reliably.

Our team is responsible for identifying and managing network and security issues that impact both customers and colleagues, while also supporting our partners’ voice and data services.

About your role

 Reporting to one of four 24/7 Technology & Security Operations Centre (TSOC) Shift Managers, you’ll be part of a skilled team of network and security engineers.

Your primary responsibility will be to identify, manage, and resolve incidents affecting our network and applications, as well as troubleshoot and support faults impacting our partners’ voice and data services

Key Responsibilities in Your Role

Accountability, Ownership, Authority

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

·         Identify, respond to, and resolve voice and data service issues across multiple Layer 2 and Layer 3 products and services, including (but not limited to) copper, fibre, and Ethernet circuits, managed CPEs, and firewalls. Address broader network and security incidents, escalating to SMEs where necessary, while ensuring all actions follow established processes and align with departmental and company KPIs.

·         Identify and respond to a variety of issues and assignments, providing technical analysis and then implementing changes to restore and improve services for our customers and colleagues. You will lead as well as support issues with other SME’s or IM teams.

·         Responsible for detailed recording of faults and incidents including but not limited to a technical and non-technical explanation of operational impact, customer impact, progress, actions, and resolution. Ensuring stakeholders are kept up to date on progression and next steps, whilst driving suppliers and internal resolver groups towards restoring services within agreed SLA's.

·         Handle and assign incoming Security Service Requests & Queries on behalf of the wider Security team.

·         Identify and record problems following root cause analysis and the restoration of incidents, champion a culture of operational excellence through continual service improvements, particularly those that will lead to improved KPI’s, ensuring they are progressed appropriately.

·         Support the development and maintenance of playbooks and knowledge transfer.

·         Accountable for attending team, departmental, Security team and company updates and ensuring you are engaged in all necessary comms channels to receive necessary company updates.

·         Demonstrate an appreciation of the wider business context. At times contributing to daily incident calls producing and/or delivering updates on daily and weekly metrics and reports.

·         Responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of network & IT systems by adherence to the company's Information Security policies and procedures.

·         Authorised to access and make changes on live equipment and Security Applications, to ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect PXC and its customers. Authorised to approve engineer access to PXC and third-party data centres.

·         Approve same-day RAD dispatch up to £100
·         Authorise Qube Engineer visits up to £100
·         Approve Comms Care services up to £800
·         Book Openreach Engineer visits up to £500 per circuit

Success Criteria

Essential:
·         Demonstrable Technical knowledge Infra/Network/Security experience
·         Understanding of Network and Security Principles and practical application of these in relation to Fault and Incident Triage and Response
·         Demonstrate ability to problem solve, prioritising routine and non-routine tasks and work accurately and quickly in a high-pressure incident situation
·         Ability to communicate and advise on security and network topics to key stakeholders in an understandable form

Desirable:
·         Relevant Security or Network qualification or degree
·         Experience working in a Network/Security Support function
·         Practical experience with the latest technologies and vulnerabilities, exploits and malware

Staff Benefits

International career
Hybrid working policy 
Collective insurance
2 days off a year to volunteer
Private healthcare post probation
1 day off for your birthday per annum
Fit Kit app
Wellness program
Reward and recognition programme
Modern office space in the city centre 
Latest technology and equipment
Free food and beverages
Internal platform for learning and development

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