Network Solution Architect - GammaLabs

Gamma Recruitment Team; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications service provider is looking for a Network Solution Architect in Manchester to define blueprints for network solutions and ensure quality connectivity to products across various architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong networking background, proficiency in DevOps, and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive package with generous leave, well-being support, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus a birthday off

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension plan

Group income protection and life assurance

Tax-efficient share incentive plans

Private medical insurance

Electric Vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in Networking, IP, Security, and Optical Technologies.
• Deep understanding of IP protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Experience in managing complex projects with integration of multiple products.

Responsibilities

• Define blueprints for product and network solutions.
• Maintain alignment with network strategy and produce designs.
• Provide consultancy and design support to stakeholders.

Skills

Networking background

IP and Security Technologies

Automation experience

Proficiency in DevOps practices

Education

Certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE or equivalent

Tools

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

About us

At Gamma, we’re more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) – we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking team, revolutionising the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and we’re expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners.

We move fast with a start-up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• The Network Solution Architect is responsible for defining the blueprints and framework for designing product and network solutions, delivered through the IP Engineering Teams and deployed across tactical and strategic Hybrid Cloud, Transit, IXP, CDN, Fabric and Provider/Supplier architectures. Working closely with Stakeholders, OSS/BBS Development, Architects and IP Engineering, the Network Solution Architect will produce bespoke and standardized designs to enable our customers to achieve quality optimized, resilient, flexible and cost-effective connectivity to our products and services, regardless of location, cloud architecture or connectivity platform.


• Championing technology and security standards and best practices the Network Solution Architect will feed their depth of knowledge and expertise into each solution design, whilst maintaining alignment with the network strategy and product roadmaps. They will also form a key part in governance forums and ensure the ongoing conformity to technology and security standards and roadmaps.


• The Network Solution Architect will provide Stakeholders and IP Engineering Teams with technology consultancy and design support grounded in both subject matter expertise and experience. They will participate in governance and consultancy for each project, will champion quality and work with the Lead Engineers, Engineers and Managers to ensure roadmap alignment, acting as the bridge between IP Engineering and Architecture, ensuring optimal use of network capacity, infrastructure and assets.


• Responsible for technology selection, user experience, security and maintainability and ensuring the solution meets non-functional requirements, including scale, performance and delivery using automation/orchestration where and when available.


• Support the IP Engineering teams in the preparation and production of Low-Level designs and test automation. Proactively manage and address project risks and issues, escalating to Team Leads/Managers with suggested solutions.


• Collaborate with Business and Domain Architects to understand the business goals and vision, and to contribute to the strategic Roadmaps


• Must be comfortable communicating across all levels of management and technical capabilities, including Product Management, Development, Pre-Sales, Architects, Engineers, Commercial entities and external providers/suppliers.

What You’ll Need

• A strong networking background encompassing IP, Security and Optical Technologies across Service Provider, Access, Data Centre/Cloud and Management Architectures.


• Deep understanding of IP, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, advanced MPLS, and OTN Technologies and protocols.


• Proven success handling complex projects involving the integration of multiple products and services


• Automation experience across frameworks, libraries and orchestration tools using Python, Terraform, Ansible, PyTest, Jenkins, GitLab etc.


• Proficiency in modern DevOps practices and tooling.


• Certifications such as Cisco's CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, Juniper's JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent.

What do we offer you?

• At Gamma, we believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday. Giving back is important to us, so we also provide a volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.


• Family matters, too. With enhanced maternity and paternity pay, we’re here to support you as a parent and help you thrive in your career.


• We offer a contributory pension plan to help you save for the years ahead, with Gamma’s contribution varying dependant on yours.


• Your well-being is our priority. We offer group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary) to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.


• We want you to share in our success. That’s why we offer tax-efficient share save and share incentive plans, giving you the opportunity to benefit from Gamma’s growth.


• We’re committed to health, both physical and mental, and provide private medical insurance through Vitality, which extends to your immediate family..


• And, because we care about the environment, we offer an Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme, making it easier to get around sustainably.

A few things to note

• Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.


• If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think that you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply as you could be the person that we are looking for!


• Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.


• We don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work-life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.


• For recruitment agencies – we have a network of fantastic partners that support us in our hiring from time to time. We‘re not looking to increase that network currently, so please don’t send speculative CVs.