B2B Platform Architects / Senior Network Architects (Cisco/Nokia/Versa SD-WAN

Virgin Media; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a skilled individual to oversee various B2B platforms from design to lifecycle management. Responsibilities include providing engineering direction, managing integration issues, and improving project quality. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and strong technical knowledge in network operations. This role offers a robust reward package with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable employment in an engineering/operational/integration or test management role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IP Networking and physical networks.
• Ability to prepare formal presentations to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering direction and uniformity across projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the B2B Platforms Architecture Team.
• Improve project quality by enforcing B2B Platform Architecture processes.

Skills

Proven Leadership experience

Cisco CCIE-SP / Nokia SRA

Strong knowledge with Versa SDWAN hardware/software

Strong technical knowledge of project and operational requirements

Tools

Cisco Meraki hardware/software

XGS PON

DOCSIS

Job description

To own various B2B platforms end-to-end, from design, to life cycle to vendor management. Implement an engineering approach to deliver end-to-end integrated project solutions across multiple technical products.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering direction and uniformity across projects including methodology, processes, standards, documentation etc.
• Assist the Manager with the day to day running of the B2B Platforms Architecture Team.
• Provide good communication across projects, work streams and departments.
• Management of a well-co-ordinated test process for new developments.
• Provide projects Integration and Issues status reporting.
• Own projects integration issues through to resolution.
• Improve the quality of projects by consistently enforcing the B2B Platform Architecture & Engineering processes.
• Design, maintain and provide governance of a concise set of processes and tools in liaison with other internal and external supplier groups and customers.

Requirements:

• Proven Leadership experience
• Cisco CCIE-SP / Nokia SRA or equivalent commercial experience
• Strong knowledge with Versa SDWAN hardware/software
• Demonstrable employment in an engineering/operational/integration or test management role with either a Service Provider, Telecoms Equipment Supplier/Vendor or in a Technology Consultancy.
• A strong technical knowledge of project and operational requirements within a ISP service provider environment.
• A demonstrable knowledge of IP Networking, physical networks and their topologies and strong understanding in overlay services.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong knowledge with Cisco Meraki hardware/software.
• Strong knowledge in XGS PON and DOCSIS.
• Skilled at managing relationships with others through building rapport and influence.
• Ability to prepare and present formal presentations to Senior Management on technical solutions or issues.
• Good knowledge in Agile working.

The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates.

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day.

We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to.

Next steps: If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a technical and competency interview.