Cisco Network Solutions Design Lead (Hybrid)

BT Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-target bonus

25 days holiday

Private GP access

Carers leave

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

BT product discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a senior network design specialist to lead customer engagements from high-level designs to implementation. The role requires translating technical and business needs into robust, scalable network solutions, with a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You must be able to achieve SC Clearance.

You will guide the technical direction of projects, review developments, and coordinate third-party deliverables while maintaining focus on customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design for enterprise or public sector.
• Experience with traditional Cisco WAN/LAN architectures.
• Knowledge of Cisco Wireless solutions.
• Experience with SDA and ISE components.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into designs.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed network designs.
• Lead the technical direction of projects and align with best practices.
• Oversee design review and validation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in end-to-end solutions.
• Manage engagement and third-party deliverables.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and provide guidance.
• Resolve complex design challenges and manage escalations.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Network design

Cisco WAN

Cisco LAN

Cisco Wireless

Cisco SDA

Catalyst Centre

Cisco ISE

Job description

BT Group is seeking a senior network design specialist to lead customer engagements from high-level designs to implementation. The role requires translating technical and business needs into robust, scalable network solutions, with a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You must be able to achieve SC Clearance.

You will guide the technical direction of projects, review developments, and coordinate third-party deliverables while maintaining focus on customer outcomes.