Junior Network Operations Engineer

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Employment Type: Full-time

About the Position

Playtech's Infrastructure unit is looking for a proactive Junior Network Operations Engineer with great problem-solving skills. You'll join a global Network Operations team responsible for keeping our network infrastructure stable, secure, and reliable. You'll work with experienced engineers, modern technologies, and large-scale environments while developing your networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform network configuration changes.
• Work with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking technologies.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, DNS, and connectivity issues.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and deployments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams across the company.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work in a technical team environment.
• Good English communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Linux.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Check Point, Palo Alto, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, VPNs, or firewalls.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash).
• CCNA, JNCIA, or similar certification.

We Offer

• A professional and fun team environment, where we offer you proper training and knowledge sharing.
• Your personal and professional growth.
• Variety – no day is the same.
• An active lifestyle and provide you with a well-being package.
• Work-life balance, flexibility.
• Fun and engaging company events.

About the Company

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

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NETWORK OPERATIONS TEAM

The Network Operations team is a dynamic and highly skilled group of Engineers who are ensuring the seamless functioning of digital networks. They possess a deep understanding of complex network architectures and protocols, allowing them to tackle any challenge that comes their way. With our collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence, we form a cohesive team that thrives on innovation and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the world of networking.