Network Designer

Boeing Company; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm based in Bristol is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Designer. The role involves designing and implementing scalable WAN and LAN solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience with complex networking infrastructures, and proficiency in technologies like BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. The position offers a hybrid work model, balancing onsite and remote work, alongside competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with LAN, WAN, and DMZ.
• 10+ years with QoS, routing and switching protocols.
• 5+ years in network security and implementing encryption standards.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable WAN and LAN solutions.
• Architect network systems with focus on reliability.
• Troubleshoot WAN routing configurations across locations.
• Collaborate with teams to align network architecture with business needs.

Skills

Expertise in WAN and LAN

Proficiency in BGP and OSPF

Knowledge of encryption standards

Critical problem-solving skills

Network monitoring and diagnostic tools

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

NetFlow

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Network Designer to join the team in Bristol, UK. The role requires extensive expertise in Wide Area Networks (WAN), routing, and complete LAN switching (L2 & L3), with a strong understanding of advanced networking protocols. Proficiency in technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, SD-WAN, encryption standards, and related security practices is essential. The position is hybrid, requiring some onsite work at a listed location. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing large-scale, complex network infrastructures and the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot these systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance WAN and LAN solutions
• Architect network systems for large, complex infrastructures with focus on reliability and security
• Plan, design, and deploy MPLS networks and systems incorporating advanced QoS strategies and traffic shaping
• Implement and manage routing and switching technologies, particularly OSPF, BGP, MPLS
• Troubleshoot and optimize WAN routing configurations across multiple locations
• Apply encryption standards for securing data traffic across wide area networks
• Work with internal teams to ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations, including VPNs and SSL/TLS protocols
• Collaborate with IT security, stakeholders, and other teams to align network architecture with business requirements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, topology diagrams, configuration guides, and capacity planning documents
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior designers
• Provide expert troubleshooting of network-related issues in LAN, WAN, and DMZ networks
• Assist in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Assist and help the team manage L2/L3 Break/Fix tickets to improve service restoration and metrics, including GSEP design change requests

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• 10+ years of experience with LAN, WAN, and DMZ
• 10+ years with QoS, routing and switching protocols
• 10+ years designing and implementing large-scale network architectures with complex routing and switching
• 5+ years in network security and experience implementing/enforcing encryption standards (IPSec, SSL, GETVPN)
• 5+ years with network monitoring/diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow)
• 5+ years of incident management experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or equivalent certifications
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible)
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Equal Opportunity

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. All applicants may request accommodations as needed.

Notes

The information above reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications. All other boilerplate, internal references, and extraneous details were removed to maintain clarity and relevance.