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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Design Architect - **Company:** IDPP - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £38,000.0 - £62,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Communications as a Service (CaaS), Common Lisp Object Systems, Software as a Service, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Virtualization, OpenShift, OpenStack, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SDN Network, Terraform, Cisco - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815038219-network-design-architect ## About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Telecoms Network Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in, Telecoms infrastructure, data centre networking, and cloud-native technologies. The successful candidate will design, implement, and support complex, scalable, and secure telecoms infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation, virtualisation, and software-defined networking., * Proven experience designing and managing data centre and telecom networks at scale. * Network and security requirements and approaches for: * 3GPP mobile architectures, particularly 3GPP Release 15 and onwards. * IMS * RAN architectures (eg C-RAN functional split models) * Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP), network resilience, and service provider architectures. * Strong experience in Kubernetes, Linux networking, and container networking interfaces (CNIs). * Hands-on skills in SDN overlays (VXLAN/Geneve), network virtualisation, and service chaining. * Familiarity with eBPF, telemetry, firewalling, and protocol-aware services (eg, ALGs). * Strong Scripting and automation skills: Python, Terraform, Ansible. Desirable but not essential * Experience with Cisco/Arista platforms, CloudVision, NDFC, NDO (desirable). * Familiarity with intent-based networking concepts (desirable). * Experience in RedHat OpenStack/OpenShift and WindRiver environments (desirable). Certifications (Preferred): * CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level routing certifications. * SDN certifications (eg, ONF). * Security certifications (eg, CISSP, ISC2). * Relevant telecom/vendor-specific certifications., You are a strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth across networking, cloud, and telecom domains. You have extensive experience in designing secure, resilient infrastructure, and thrive in high-complexity environments where automation, performance, and innovation are critical. ## Description 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Title: Senior Telecoms Network Design Architect Location: Hybrid working London or Reading | Type: Contract (6 months initially) | Rate: £600 per day Outside Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Telecoms Network Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in, Telecoms infrastructure, data centre networking, and cloud-native technologies. The successful candidate will design, implement, and support complex, scalable, and secure telecoms infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation, virtualisation, and software-defined networking. Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement data centre fabric architectures (Clos, VXLAN, EVPN, multi-domain routing, DCI, anycast, micro-segmentation). * Develop and support SDN solutions including distributed switching, routing, and security policy enforcement. * Architect network solutions for VNF and CNF applications, considering performance, scalability, and resilience. * Support container-based environments with Kubernetes, including CNI plugins, ingress/egress, and network policies. * Design and maintain services in virtualised and cloud-native platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, WindRiver). * Drive infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. * Ensure end-to-end service provider core and data centre network design, including expert-level BGP, inter-AS, and policy/routing configurations. * Apply Linux expertise across PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and CaaS environments. * Work with supporting services such as DNS, ADC, AAA, firewalls, SIEM, protocol inspection, and network visibility tools. * Align architecture with 3GPP mobile standards (Rel. 15+), IMS, RAN, and CUPS/WWC models. * Contribute to security and compliance requirements, including alignment with the Telecom Security Act. * Liaise with vendors and standards bodies; contribute to white papers and industry groups (desirable). #Required Skills & Experience: * Proven experience designing and managing data centre and telecom networks at scale. * Network and security requirements and approaches for: * 3GPP mobile architectures, particularly 3GPP Release 15 and onwards. * IMS * RAN architectures (eg C-RAN functional split models) * Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP), network resilience, and service provider architectures. * Strong experience in Kubernetes, Linux networking, and container networking interfaces (CNIs). * Hands-on skills in SDN overlays (VXLAN/Geneve), network virtualisation, and service chaining. * Familiarity with eBPF, telemetry, firewalling, and protocol-aware services (eg, ALGs). * Strong Scripting and automation skills: Python, Terraform, Ansible. Desirable but not essential * Experience with Cisco/Arista platforms, CloudVision, NDFC, NDO (desirable). * Familiarity with intent-based networking concepts (desirable). * Experience in RedHat OpenStack/OpenShift and WindRiver environments (desirable). Certifications (Preferred): * CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level routing certifications. * SDN certifications (eg, ONF). * Security certifications (eg, CISSP, ISC2). * Relevant telecom/vendor-specific certifications. Ideal Candidate Profile: You are a strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth across networking, cloud, and telecom domains. You have extensive experience in designing secure, resilient infrastructure, and thrive in high-complexity environments where automation, performance, and innovation are critical. 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