IP Design Specialist

Virgin Media O2; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London is looking for IP Design Specialists to support network design for various services, including IP/MPLS networking and cloud technologies. This role involves complex design responsibilities and working closely with strategy teams to meet organizational goals. Candidates should have strong expertise in advanced routing and switching, and experience with key technologies like Cisco and Juniper.

Benefits

Empowering culture

Inclusive workplace

Benefits for you and your loved ones

Qualifications

• IP/MPLS networking expertise is crucial for the role.
• Experience in network design and cloud services.
• Ability to handle complex projects and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support designs across the IP network portfolio.
• Work as an SME with strategy and architecture teams.
• Create detailed documentation for projects.

Skills

Service Provider MPLS and DC routing and switching expertise

Design and implement redundant, highly available networks

Strong understanding of OSI model, TCP/IP

Knowledge of BGP, MPLS, routing protocols

L2 and L3 network design, operations, troubleshooting

WAN Routing and traffic engineering skills

Experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Fortinet

Familiarity with SNMP, NTP, TACACS+, SYSLOG protocols

Automation skills: YANG, Openconfig, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible, Python

Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills

Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Job description

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We are recruiting for 4 IP Design Specialists to join our Core Engineering team.

The IP Design Specialist roles report into the Senior IP Services Design Manager, primarily supporting network design for end-user services.

This is a highly skilled role with design responsibilities across large and medium-scale projects, supporting delivery of fixed-line and mobile services, private cloud, hybrid cloud, IT, WiFi, and Enterprise projects.

The role holder will support projects involving IP/MPLS networking, switching, routing, mobile telecoms networks, applications, and virtualization into Cloud infrastructures.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Lead and support all designs, especially complex ones across the IP network portfolio, including LAN, WAN, SP, advanced routing and switching, and Cloud Technologies (public and private cloud like OpenStack/OpenShift).
• Work as SME with strategy and architecture teams to develop expert designs aligned with organizational goals.
• Create detailed documentation to support complex projects across various technology domains.
• Work outside core office hours for changes when necessary.

Who we are

We are recruiting for 4 IP Design Specialists to join our Core Engineering team, reporting to the Senior IP Services Design Manager.

This role involves design support for diverse projects supporting network and cloud services.

The UK’s fastest broadband network, the nation’s best-loved mobile brand, and one of the UK's biggest companies.

We are Virgin Media O2, committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Must haves

• Service Provider MPLS and DC routing and switching expertise.
• Design and implement redundant, highly available networks.
• Strong understanding of OSI model, TCP/IP, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of BGP, MPLS, routing protocols.
• L2 and L3 network design, operations, troubleshooting.
• WAN Routing and traffic engineering skills.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Fortinet.
• Familiarity with SNMP, NTP, TACACS+, SYSLOG protocols.

Additional skills

• Automation skills: YANG, Openconfig, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible, Python.
• Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

What's in it for you

We aim to create an empowering, inclusive culture with benefits supporting you and your loved ones, helping you bring your best every day.