Network Architect Specialist

Why this job matters As a member of our network engineering team you'll be playing a leading role in a growing team that has full responsibility for the design and implementation of world-class customer focused network solutions, ranging in size from small bespoke solutions to large enterprise scale deployments. The team is customer focused so you'll have the opportunity to work directly with end customers, understand their requirements and lead the design of solutions that make a significant difference in protecting the society in which we live. This job role can be based in London or Ipswich. Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week). You must be able to obtain DV clearance in order to start this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10 years+ to obtain this. What you'll be doing

• Lead the creation of high and low level network designs for complex IP networks.

• Be hands on implementing these solutions, using vendor products such as Cisco.

• Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and use this to inform your solutions.

• Work with support teams to enable management and the ongoing support of deployed solutions.

• Provide some third line support to deployed solutions.

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• Network Architecture
• Requirements Gathering
• Network Security
• Network Design
• Network Infrastructure

You'll definitely have

• Have experience in designing, building and providing third-line support for complex IP networks, that are secure, scalable, resilient, and give high performance.
• Know how to set the technical direction for complex and potentially large network solutions, creating both high and low level designs.
• Have knowledge of network design for security, potentially including firewall, IDS and IPS experience.
• Be able to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
• Have a desire to continually update, enhance and validate own skills.

You might even

• Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.
• Have experience of automation and Software Defined Networking approaches, for example Cisco DNAC and Ansible. However, neither is mandatory as this is an area we as a team are looking to upskill in and would support your development in.
• Have experience of internal and external stakeholder management and engagement.
• Have a certification in a network engineer discipline such as CISCO CCNP Routing and Switching. Though while desirable, practical experience using specific vendors' equipment, such as Cisco is more important.

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop