IP Design Engineer

Virgin Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in the UK is seeking knowledgeable candidates for an IP Network Design role. The ideal candidate will produce design documentation, create physical and logical records, and present technical solutions to stakeholders. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with architectures and standards while emphasizing flexibility and collaboration in daily work. Candidates should have strong Cisco and telecommunications product understanding along with experience in IP networks and related technologies.

Benefits

Bumper reward package with benefits

Qualifications

• Cisco Certifications are essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of ISP/Telco capabilities required.
• Experience with IP networks and protocols necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce design documents for complex IP networks.
• Present technical solutions at meetings.
• Create records for IP network infrastructure.

Skills

Cisco Certifications (CCDP, CCNA, CCNP)

Technical knowledge of ISP/Telecommunications products

In-depth experience of ISP or Telecommunications networks

Understanding of IP networks and protocols

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Ciena

Job description

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Producing design documentation to enable successful implementation of complex IP network, including end to end design schematics showing logical and physical network infrastructure.
• Delivers all aspects of the IP network design cost effectively meeting technical requirements and conforming to the Virgin Media O2 architectures & engineering standards, security requirements, topologies, management systems and processes.
• Creating physical and logical inventory records for all IP network or infrastructure that meet the required standards and timescales for production.
• Owns and presents the technical solution at meetings to scope the detailed design deliverables.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person.

That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

• Cisco Certifications, such as Cisco CCDP, CCNA, CCNP etc.
• A good technical knowledge of ISP / Telecommunications product capabilities and the technical framework in which they operate
• In-depth experience of ISP or Telecommunications networks, Voice, Core IP and Optical Transport technologies, products and services.
• Understanding of IP networks and protocols, including the setting up of MPLS paths
• Experience of working with systems (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) from key vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia and Ciena

The other stuff we are looking for

• Juniper Certifications such as JNCIA etc
• Understanding of addressing schemes, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, RIP and of signalling protocols such as RSVP and LDP.

What's in it for you

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. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.