2nd Line Data Engineer

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to not only make a better world but also for us to be number one for Service in the European business market. This will be achieved by doing our best for our colleagues and our customers, building the best networks and doing the best for our country, society and our communities.

This role provides technical support and managed services to our customers through the use of network technologies(Data, Voice and Network Security), 24x7x365 days a year.  By using market leading products and applying BTs process, quality and intellectual property, we provide our customers with services to facilitate their objectives through the power of communication.

The role requires a skilled technical engineer who is an innovative, engaging, driven individual and has a proven record of achievement.

 

    To respond within designated service levels to inbound calls and fault tickets to deliver high levels of diagnostic support to customers.

    To seek resolution of repeat service problems and to maximise customer satisfaction with BT. 

    To be the technical authority for escalated cases and to ensure all parties are fully informed and advised of recommended technical actions to deliver rapid resolution.

    To provide timely and appropriate updates to ensure all parties are kept fully informed by producing feedback outlining problem receipt, relevant updates and subsequent clearance.

    To produce RCA reporting (utilising plain language where practical) upon request to meet customer requirements.

    To identify and communicate to process owners or customers where common failures are established.

    To interface with the manufacturer where problems are design related, providing all necessary diagnostic history and results and ensuring that the manufacturer delivers a quality solution in agreed time scales.

    To test & install software maintenance upgrades provided by suppliers (e.g. patches, new platforms etc.).

    To identify and progress potential opportunities to BT Sales teams to sell customers new or additional BT Products and Services.

    To manage compatibility testing of new Supported Products launched into BT, as supported by Business Services only.

    To provide technical information via publish bulletins and technical newsletters or newsflashes across BT Operate where appropriate. 

    Deal with customer requests in line with Service definitions and SLA's.

    To escalate and manage incidents and requests to vendors in a timely fashion.

    Management and documentation of information relating to customer incidents, service requests, change and problem, and the effective communication of progress of such events to all stakeholders in line with internal process.

    Ensuring continued development of product knowledge, known issues and troubleshooting techniques throughout the support teams.

    Development of training, tools and processes to ensure teams increase and develop technical capability.

    Perform as an integral member of the Data/Voice/Security team providing 24x7x365 service participating in an on-call support rota outside of core hours.

 

Qualifications:

Higher education (Preferred)

    Qualified to vendor associate level (Mandatory)

    ITIL aware (Preferred)

    CCNA – Mandatory

    CCNP (Data/Security)  - Preferred

Skills/Experience required for the job:

 

    4+ years working Exp. within a network integrator support environment as a technical engineer.

    Working exp in Cisco routers and switches including nexus is required for this role.

    Hands on experience on Cisco ASA and Fortinet firewalls in preferred.

    Sound knowledge on wireless technology is also expected to accomplish duties under this role.

    Understanding of EMS products, customer IT systems and applications.

    Experience working across a service lifecycle.

    Good technical foundation in network technologies, specifically Cisco technologies and associated management applications.

    Advocate of service improvement and service transformation.

    Well-developed organisation, prioritisation, communication (written and verbal), tenacity and ownership skills.

 

About us

BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 

Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 

While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.  

Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.