BT Group

Site Reliability Engineering Specialist

BT Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Birmingham • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AnsibleApacheGoKafkaKubernetesPrometheusPython

About the role

  • Support the Implementation of flawless change into the live network, utilising automation and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Configure, maintain, and monitor systems and network infrastructure to ensure optimal health, performance, and reliability.
  • Utilise tools such as Ansible to provision and manage infrastructure resources in a scalable and efficient manner.
  • Apply your understanding of network principles to troubleshoot network faults within our systems and look at how you can optimise performance and enhance security across our infrastructure.
  • Be prepared to support a 365x24/7 callout, providing third line technical resolution covering an extensive range of technologies.
  • Be a technical expert who understands the end-to-end journey of our customers.
  • As a technically talented expert you should enhance the brand of the team and support those around you to be accountable and perform at their best.

Requirements

  • Experience in an ISP Environment : Proven experience in a fast-paced ISP setting, managing and troubleshooting large-scale networks.
  • Sysadmin/Server Management: Strong skills in system administration, server management, and compute resources with experience in deploying and managing containerised applications using orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
  • Technical Proficiency : Strong understanding of network architecture, design, and implementation.
  • Monitoring and Logging Solutions : Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions such as Elastic search, Apache Kafka, and Prometheus.
  • Programming Proficiency : Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Ansible or Go.
  • Growth Mindset: Self-driven attitude towards learning new skills and aiding the development of others.
  • Desired Network Fundamentals : In-depth knowledge of network protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, and others.
  • Vendor Hardware Expertise : Hands-on experience with hardware from leading vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia.
  • Continuous Application Deployments : Experience deploying new developments to live networks across a variety of infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Routers, Switches, and Servers.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • 10% on target bonus
  • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
  • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
  • World-class training and development opportunities
  • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
  • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
  • Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
  • On call allowances and overtime

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
automationCI/CD pipelinessystem administrationserver managementcontainerised applicationsKubernetesnetwork architecturenetwork protocolsBGPIS-IS
Soft skills
self-drivengrowth mindsetaccountabilityteam support