IT Network Specialist

We are recruiting for a highly skilled and versatile Network Specialist to join our team of IT Network Specialists at our Operations Centre in Bath!

What you'll do

As a strong communicator, you'll collaborate closely with other teams and end users to understand technical requirements, provide estimates for work, and identify areas for improvement, particularly in relation to Azure networking, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud automation. 

You will:

• Create and maintain documentation related to network/cloud design, deployment, and configuration.
• Drive the implementation of new technical solutions within Azure, ensuring secure and scalable deployments.
• Be part of a Network Teams whereby you are required to support an Enterprise network with a primary focus on Business as usual (BAU) and project support across all of our Network Systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, incident resolution, and performance optimisation within the cloud environment.
• Take full ownership of day-to-day support tasks, working to meet and exceed defined SLAs.

What you'll need

We are looking for:

• Proven experience resolving infrastructure-related problems and delivering upgrades and improvements in cloud or hybrid environments. 
• Demonstrated ability to define and implement technical solutions using Azure-native services and automation. 
• Solid background as a network engineer, with experience working in an ‘Enterprise Hybrid Cloud setup' between on-premise and Microsoft Azure.
• The ability to explain complex cloud networking concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Technical Skills & Experience: 

• Microsoft Azure IaaS, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Load Balancers, VWAN/Hub-and-spoke topologies.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates, Bicep, or similar tooling.
• IP Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, static routing.
• Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python). 
• Cisco Networking: Routers, switches (Catalyst/Nexus), wireless. 
• IPSec site-to-site VPNs and Remote Access Solutions.
• Cloud and On-Prem Security Solutions: FortiGate NGFW and Cloudflare.
• Application Delivery & Load Balancing: Cloudflare and HAproxy.
• SNMP-based network monitoring tools.

Highly Desirable

• Cisco Certified: CCNA or higher.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and cloud governance.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure integration (e.g. Azure DevOps).

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.