Senior Network Engineer

Department: Technology

Reporting to: Head of Cloud & IT Infrastructure

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At Betway, we’re driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry. Our people are forward-thinking team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds. Founded in 2006, our teams in Guernsey, London, Malta, Germany, Portugal and Spain are constantly expanding and evolving.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Senior Network Engineer your role is to deliver, review, support and optimise the network infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Configure, maintain, and monitor network equipment across multiple sites, including cloud environments. Oversee WAN, routers, firewalls, switches, load balancers, traffic optimizers, and wireless devices, both on-premises and in Azure.
• Implement and enforce physical and virtual network security procedures to safeguard the network infrastructure.
• Ensure all network devices are up-to-date with the latest patches and firmware.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve network issues encountered by users across the organization.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Conduct R&D on new technologies and vendor products, and run Proof of Concepts (POCs) to support business requirements. Participate in a regular on-call rota to provide after-hours support for the business.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of project scopes, network designs, and configurations.
• Guide the team in alignment with the road map, providing mentoring and training to junior engineers and support teams.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Cisco switching and routing full command knowledge using Cisco IOS and NX-OS
• Nexus Switches
• Routing protocols – OSPF, BGP in depth
• Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall experience including deployment.
• Switching Protocols – VLANs, STP, LACP, VCP, VSS
• Load-Balancers (F5)
• WiFi,Setup, management and troubleshooting (Meraki)
• VPN Technologies (GRE, IPSec, DMVPN)
• Physical datacentre support, rack, stack, cabling as required.
• Azure – vNet peering, Virtual WAN, express route, VPN and experience with IaaS/SaaS/PaaS
• Network monitoring (Solarwinds or similar)
• Network Design and maintenance of a highly available architecture

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
• WAN Optimisation (Riverbed)
• Software Defined Networking
• Scripting / Automation
• WAF – Cloudflare
• DDoS mitigation experience

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at Betway and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Vitality Health Care
• Unum Dental
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Tusker car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Retail discounts

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 17 countries, 85 nationalities, and 30 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!