Network Designer - Register Your Interest (SD-WAN)

BT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company in the UK is seeking an experienced Network Designer to create innovative network solutions for major UK clients. You will optimize network performance and engage with clients while leveraging your knowledge of SD-WAN and other modern technologies. Required qualifications include CCNA and CCNP certifications, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Benefits

10% on-target bonus

Pension plan: 5% personal, 10% company contribution

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

World-class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design for enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of modern networking technologies: SD-WAN, WAN/LAN, WiFi.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative network solutions tailored to major UK clients.
• Promote services and understand customer needs for relevant solutions.
• Optimize network performance for reliability and scalability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to drive improvement in network design.
• Engage with clients to provide tailored network design solutions.

Skills

Network design

SD-WAN technology

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Certifications: CCNA and CCNP

Tools

WiFi

WAN/LAN technologies

Job description

Are you an experienced IT Network Designer?

Job Title: Network Designer

Location: UK (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 flexible)

At BT, we’re not just building networks—we’re shaping the future of connectivity for the UK’s biggest and most ambitious clients. Our Network Design function is experiencing explosive growth, driven by demand from top-tier public and private sector organisations who trust us to deliver cutting-edge, scalable solutions. From revolutionising digital infrastructure for global enterprises to powering critical public services, our work keeps the nation connected and thriving.

This is your chance to join a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise will directly impact the UK’s most influential businesses and institutions. As a Network Design Specialist, you’ll design transformative network architectures, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate with industry leaders to redefine what connectivity means. If you’re passionate about creating solutions that make a real difference, we want you to help us lead the charge.

Key Responsibilities as a Network Designer for BT:

• Design and implement innovative network solutions tailored to the needs of major UK clients.
• As a design specialist you will promote what we do and understand the customers’ needs to relevant solutions.
• Optimise network performance to ensure reliability and scalability for enterprise-grade applications.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in network design.
• Drive a consultative approach by engaging with clients to understand their unique needs, providing tailored network design solutions, and fostering long-term partnerships to ensure strategic alignment and success.

Required Skills/Certifications:

• Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of modern networking technologies – SD-WAN, WAN/LAN, WiFi
• Certifications in any major SD-WAN Products
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: CCNA and CCNP.

Why BT?

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. As a brand built on connecting people—whether it’s friends, family, businesses, or communities—you’ll be part of a dynamic team with a clear purpose. Here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. More than that, you’ll join an ambitious organization with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, where your progress and development are genuinely valued.

Benefits of Working for BT:

• A competitive starting salary embedded in a comprehensive total rewards package, including a 10% on-target bonus.
• Pension plan: Contribute 5%, and BT will contribute 10%.
• Generous annual leave: 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Inclusive family leave policies: 18 weeks’ paid leave, and up to two weeks’ paid leave for carers, regardless of family structure.
• A wide range of flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work, private healthcare, season ticket loans, and retail discounts, including our BT shop.
• World-class training and development opportunities in an inclusive environment.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages, including Discovery+ and TNT Sports.