Network Architect Specialist

BT Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cybersecurity organization as a Network Engineer focused on designing and implementing complex IP networks. You'll have direct interaction with clients, ensuring network security and performance. This position offers substantial benefits including a competitive salary and a culture of continuous development, ideal for professionals eager to enhance their skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits (cycle to work, healthcare)

World-class training and development

Private virtual GP appointments

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, building, and supporting secure, scalable IP networks.
• Knowledge of enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP).
• Experience with automation tools like Cisco DNAC and Ansible is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design for complex IP networks.
• Implement solutions using vendor products like Cisco.
• Provide third line support to deployed solutions.

Skills

Network Security

Network Design

Network Infrastructure

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Automation and SDN

Education

NETWORK ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION (CISCO CCNP Routing and Switching)

Job description

Lead the creation of high and low level network designs for complex IP networks.

Be hands on implementing these solutions, using vendor products such as Cisco.

Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and use this to inform your solutions.

Work with support teams to enable management and the ongoing support of deployed solutions.

Provide some third line support to deployed solutions.

Provide support to other members of project teams, setting the technical direction for their own deliveries.

Requirements Gathering

Network Security

Network Design

Network Infrastructure

You'll definitely have

• Experience in designing, building, and supporting complex IP networks that are secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
• Ability to set the technical direction for large network solutions, creating high and low level designs.
• Knowledge of network security design, including firewall, IDS, and IPS.
• Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A desire to continually update and validate skills.
• Experience with enterprise routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.
• Experience with automation and SDN approaches like Cisco DNAC and Ansible is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Stakeholder management and engagement experience.
• Possession of a network engineering certification such as CISCO CCNP Routing and Switching is desirable but practical vendor experience is more important.

You might even

• Experience with enterprise and operator-scale routing design.
• Experience with automation and SDN tools.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Benefits include

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus (country dependent)
• BT Pension scheme with contributions
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development
• Family leave from January 2025
• Enhanced women’s health support
• Private virtual GP appointments
• Paid carer’s leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile, TV
• Retail discounts including BT shop

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Join a leading cybersecurity organization protecting networks from thousands of daily cyber attacks, with significant investment in research and employment. Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.