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MULLIGAN
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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST AT MANX TELECOM
[careers special]
Age: 25 Course undertaken: BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. University attended: University of Chester (completed via studies at Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education). What was your first career choice? I’ve been interested in technology since primary school, so this was always my first choice. What is your favourite way to relax? I’m a huge film fan, and also enjoy tinkering with technology, and staying active by mountain biking, running and weightlifting. Where is your favourite place to eat on the Island? Isola in Douglas.
YOUR JOB What made you choose the company you work for? I had the opportunity to work for Manx Telecom part-time while I was studying and jumped at the chance as I knew it could lead to further career opportunities. What professional training have you undertaken since you started? I have been through a number of training courses held by the vendors of our equipment suppliers (including Huawei and Oracle) and gained a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification via a self-study course. What do you do in an average day?
More about Manx Telecom “Manx Telecom is one of the Isle of Man’s biggest employers, and well over half of our 280 staff have worked for the company for 10 years or more. We offer excellent opportunities for training and career development, plus attractive employee benefits including an award-winning Sharesave Scheme which was established through YBS Share Plans. Manx Telecom plays a pivotal role in providing products and services which are essential to the whole community, and businesses in all sectors of the economy. A career with Manx Telecom means that you are playing an important role in supporting the local community and the Island’s future.”
Interested? If you think you’d like to pursue a career at Manx Telecom get in contact, telephone: 01624 624624 or email: hr@manxtelecom.com For more information visit www.manxtelecom.com/careers Manx Telecom, Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, IM99 1HX
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agenda
Maintain and install components of the mobile core network which include IP networks (Cisco), core network firewalls, VMware, Windows Servers, SQL databases, mobile network core nodes, subscriber management, prepaid customer accounts, off-Island interconnect for both global roaming data (internet) and voice traffic. My job involves working at our Douglas Central exchange; Douglas North and Greenhill Data Centres; and other exchanges where our geo-resilient equipment is held. What is your next step? After gaining further knowledge in my area I would like to progress further up the technical ‘ladder’ and possibly into network design – and the range and scale of Manx Telecom’s operations provides opportunities to pursue that ambition. What advice would you give to a 2015/2016 graduate with the experience you have now? A: Gain experience in using as much enterprise/industry standard technology as possible, such as servers, virtual environments, and networks. Even if you’re familiar with theory and concepts, or have heard of certain features and protocols, you will be more likely to successfully answer technical questions in interviews if you also have knowledge gained through practical experience. This will also show you have a willingness to learn and are genuinely interested in your area, which could give you an edge over other applicants. ON THE AGENDA