Network strategy & architecture consultant

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Share ownership

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London seeks a Telecoms Consultant to join their Networks team. You'll engage with clients, deliver network design insights, and manage strategic projects. Ideal candidates have telecoms experience and strong analytical skills. With opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, this role encourages creative problem-solving. Enjoy competitive benefits including private healthcare and generous annual leave. Collaborate with expert teams on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecoms as a network designer/manager/architect.
• Knowledge of software-defined and zero trust network access.
• Experience with firewall management and design.

Responsibilities

• Engage and present to clients effectively.
• Discuss network design principles strategically.
• Contribute to team success and development.

Skills

Network design

BGP/OSPF

Analytical skills

Client communication

Adaptability

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Job description

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists, with deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Interested in supporting businesses in the fast‑moving world of telecoms? Our Networks team is looking to bring in exceptional individuals to join our industry‑leading specialists to create lasting change in the ever‑changing, diverse and demanding enterprise and operational telecommunications industries. 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. We will support you in maintaining relevant technical skills while you gain experience in consulting and the related soft skills to round out your abilities and career. The team is based across our London head office and Cambridge Global Innovation & Technology Centre (GITC). Daily working locations vary, guided by the needs of our clients. The role also involves internal contributions to the success and development of our team. You will have some autonomy to manage your diary.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

Additional Information: Telecoms and Networking Consulting at PA

We work with clients on some of the telecoms and technology sectors’ most challenging issues, including commercial and technology strategy development, systems and architecture design, network and digital transformation, systems/managed service procurement, and development of innovative and novel products. We frequently work closely with colleagues across PA to build multi‑disciplinary project teams. You will have opportunity to work with experts in disciplines such as strategy, design, operating model, sourcing – and across a range of industries. As a Network and Security consultant, you will be working on a range of cutting‑edge projects that will both challenge and reward, working in a highly collaborative environment. You will influence senior clients on often high‑profile, high‑impact projects, often of national significance. We expect you to fit into our highly collaboratively and mutually supportive team.

Life at PA

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich people’s working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose‑led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Life at PA here.

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)

Equality & Diversity Statement

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

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