Network strategy & architecture consultant

PA Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Community and charity initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Network Strategy & Architecture Consultant to engage with clients in the telecoms sector. You will be responsible for strategic deliverables while supporting businesses with innovative solutions across diverse telecommunications industries.

The ideal candidate will have telecom experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage and present effectively to clients. Enjoy benefits like private healthcare, 25 days annual leave, and generous pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Telecoms experience in roles such as network designer, manager, or architect.
• Ability to apply creative and abstract thinking.
• Experience with client presentations and discussions on network design principles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with strategic client decision-makers.
• Deliver solutions across telecommunications industries.
• Support businesses in network strategy and design.

Skills

Strong academic background

Telecoms experience

Networking solution topics

Strong analytical skills

Client engagement and presentation skills

Adaptable and quick learner

Tools

BGP/OSPF, IS-IS, BGP EVPN VXLAN

IPsec, MACsec, 802.1X/EAP, WiFi 802.11

Firewall management and design

Data centre network architectures

Job description

Network strategy & architecture consultant

Full-time

You will be given the opportunity to shine, excel and grow. You will have responsibility from day one for specific deliverables and the opportunity to engage with strategic client decision-makers.

You will support businesses in the fast-moving world of telecoms and deliver solutions across a range of diverse, demanding enterprise and operational telecommunications industries.

Skills and capabilities

• Strong academic background
• Telecoms experience, in a role such as network designer/manager/architect
• Knowledge of / experience with networking solution topics of software defined, zero trust network access, public cloud networking. Good knowledge in some / all of the following a benefit:
  • BGP/OSPF, IS-IS, BGP EVPN VXLAN
  • IPsec, MACsec, 802.1X/EAP, WiFi 802.11
  • Firewall management and design e.g. Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet
  • Data centre network architectures, micro segmentation / fabric overlays.
• Strong analytical skills and be able to apply more creative and abstract thinking to help develop ingenious solutions.
• For this client facing role, you will be able to
  • engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written communication,
  • discuss network design principles and benefits strategically (we advise clients on network strategy and assure designs, rather than preparing low level designs / configuration),
  • crystallise and highlight recommendations / insights.
• Adaptable, able to think on your feet and for yourself, able to pick up new areas quickly

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [emailprotected]