Core Networking Solutions Architect II - Multi-Vendor

World Wide Technology; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Core Networking Technical Solutions Architect II to lead pre-sales design across our core networking practice, architect multi-vendor solutions, and develop Bills of Materials.

You will present designs to customers, run lab builds, support PoCs, and publish technical content to establish WWT as a market leader in this space, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and delivering complex networking solutions.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in interior routing, SR-MPLS/SRv6, BGP/EVPN carrier services, traffic engineering, and Converged Optical & Packet Networking on Cisco IOS XR, Junos, or Nokia SR OS.
• Expert-level knowledge equivalent to Cisco CCIE Service Provider, HPE (Juniper) JNCIE-SP, or Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to produce publish-ready content on short cycles.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently across long-term, complex architectural engagements and diverse, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Design multi-vendor Core Networking solutions across Underlay Transport, Carrier Services, and Traffic Engineering for service provider, large enterprise, and public sector customers.
• Solution Development: Build Bill of Materials, including cross-vendor equivalencies, to support proposed Core Networking solutions.
• Customer & Field Engagement: Present designs and BOM rationale to technical and executive stakeholders, lead workshops and briefings, and support RFP/RFI responses.
• Lab & Proof of Concept: Design and stand up hands-on lab builds in WWT's Advanced Technology Center, and scope/execute customer POC engagements with defined success criteria.
• Technical Leadership & Enablement: Publish technical content that establishes WWT as a market leader, maintain OEM certifications and vendor relationships, and mentor customers and WWT team members on current and emerging Core Networking technologies.

Skills

Networking design

BGP/EVPN

SR-MPLS/SRv6

Multi-vendor tech

Technical writing

Independent work

Tools

Cisco IOS XR

Junos

Nokia SR OS

Cisco Crosswork

Job description

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Core Networking Technical Solutions Architect II to lead pre-sales design across our core networking practice, architect multi-vendor solutions, and develop Bills of Materials.

You will present designs to customers, run lab builds, support PoCs, and publish technical content to establish WWT as a market leader in this space, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to mentor teams.