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Network Management Software Engineer

Based in Cambridge

Objectives

Develop bespoke network management systems. Manage the integration of these systems with third-party network management systems and operational support systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Responsible for designing and developing essential network management functionality for next generation wireless networking equipment
  • Work closely with other engineers to ensure a full comprehension of product concept, network management requirements, product development priorities and time scales
  • Analyse commercial networking management and operational support products with a view to integration of bespoke functionality
  • Work with customers to establish particular network management and network deployment requirements and feed these requirements into the development cycle
  • Ensure that all other records, specifications, and procedural instructions are properly drafted and maintained in order to provide information to management and any other interested party as required

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • 2:1 computer science or related degree

Experience

Essential

  • 3/5 years relevant experience
  • Strong programming skills including C, C++, scripting languages
  • Unix experience (Linux, Solaris including networking)
  • Good knowledge of Internet protocols TCP/IP, PPP, DHCP
  • Good understanding of management protocols including SNMP, HTTP, TFTP, RADIUS

Desirable

  • Windows 9x/NT/2k development experience
  • Experience with network management frameworks particularly HP OpenView NNM
  • Experience in the architectural design, implementation and deployment of large network management systems
  • Experience in interfacing network management to service management systems.
  • Experience of service management systems including customer care, billing, fault management.

Personal Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure and to tight timescales
  • Able to work alone with minimal supervision
  • Mature, self motivated and organised

Special Aptitudes

  • Able to work on own initiative but aware of when to seek advice

Personal Circumstances

  • The jobholder must, on occasion, be willing to work long hours if the needs of the company require it
  • Must be able to travel, including overseas if necessary
  • Live within commuting distance of Cambridge

Apply for this position

If you are interested in this position please email Catherine Lee attaching your CV and a covering letter.

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