Senior Network Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.  

Better content. Better products. And better careers.  

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.  

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.  

And we do it all right here at Sky. 

• Senior technical resource responsible for the design and specification of Sky’s enterprise network within the Broadcast environment.  This is to ensure the security, availability and integrity of the company’s computer processing and communication capability.  

• Ensuring the company’s enterprise data network infrastructure is fit for purpose through appropriate design and selection of technology in line with the company’s Technology strategy. 

• Be part of the research and development activities with new technologies to identify and report how these could be used to support the business objectives and exploit new business opportunities. 

• Own, develop and maintain the design standards for Technology service levels to customers and clients. 

• Review, as well as produce low level network designs.  Ensure these are documented, compliant, delivered on time, and in budget. 

• To act as a Centre of Expertise for enterprise network infrastructure in use within Sky. 

• In tandem with the Enterprise Network Design Manager identify any resource requirements in the team to meet demand. 

• To promote and demonstrate Sky’s core values and ensure that you operate within these principles. 

• Educated to University degree standard or equivalent. May be replaced by demonstrable equivalent skills in a work environment been spent in a senior network technical / design role within a customer-facing IT organisation using similar technologies to those used by Sky. 

• AWS Associate Level Certification 

• Cisco CCDP\DE 

• Advanced knowledge in high-end Cisco Nexus and Arista EOS platforms. 

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native networking solutions, such as AWS Transit Gateway, AWS Global Accelerator, and AWS PrivateLink. 

• Proficiency in SDN/Network design in public/private cloud environments. 

• In-depth understanding of Multicast, QoS, MPLS. 

• Advanced programming/scripting ability (Python, Bash) for automation tasks. 

Group Communications & Infrastructure

Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports, and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

We bring the best from the global market into Sky – we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future!

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice, and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later in the recruitment process.

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We'd love to hear from you 

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. 

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.