Platform Network Solution Architect Director

Boston Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a skilled Network Solution Architect in Greater London to design and implement enterprise-grade network solutions across multi-cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in cloud networking (AWS, GCP), security protocols, and routing. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a background in network engineering, and experience managing complex projects in a collaborative environment. Join a global team dedicated to excellence and transformative solutions.

Benefits

Zero dollar health insurance premiums

Paid Parental Leave

Generous retirement contributions

Paid time off including holidays and vacation days

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs.
• Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration and threat prevention.
• Experience with SD-WAN and cloud networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end network architectures that integrate major cloud platforms.
• Implement next-generation firewall policies and monitor network performance.
• Lead troubleshooting for Cisco IOS and Palo Alto.

Skills

Networking Protocols and Platforms

Cloud Networking

Security

Tools and Monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant experience/certifications

Tools

Cisco IOS

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Infoblox

VeloCloud

Job description

Locations

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Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading‑edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures‑and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

The IT Secure Infrastructure Engineering (SIE) team is seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect.

The individual in this role will be part of the team responsible for BCG’s Infrastructure Strategy with a focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise‑grade network solutions across the on‑premises and multi‑cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Cisco Appliances, AWS and/or GCP networking, and a strong proficiency with Infoblox DNS, Palo Alto Firewalls, VeloCloud SD‑WAN, Zero Trust solutions like Zscaler, and Azure networking.

The role requires a strategic thinker that can translate business needs into secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures while collaborating with diverse and globally distributed teams.

You’re Good At

• Architecture and Design
  • Develop end–to–end network architectures that integrate AWS, GCP, Azure, and Cisco IOS platforms
  • Design Core Network Protocol (DNS, NTP, DHCP) deployments with tools like Infoblox
  • Design secure perimeter and segmentation strategies with Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Lead SD‑WAN design and deployment using VeloCloud to optimize global connectivity
• Implementation and Optimization
  • Configure and manage Cisco IOS‑based routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise scale cloud networking components in AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Optimize network reliability, performance, and scalability across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments
  • Implement automation where possible using Terraform, API integrations, Git Actions and/or Terraform Cloud
• Security
  • Implement next‑generation firewall policies, web application firewall rules, threat prevention on Palo Alto and cloud native Firewalls
  • Apply DNS security best practices using Infoblox
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR Collaboration and Leadership
  • Partner with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions
  • Serve as subject matter expert for cloud networking, SD‑WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and firewall technologies
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and operations teams
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  • Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems across cloud and on‑prem networks
  • Lead advanced troubleshooting for issues involving Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and VeloCloud
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will demonstrate appropriate experience in the following:

• Networking Protocols and Platforms
  • Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs
  • Advanced proficiency in Cisco IOS (routers, switches, firewalls)
  • Infoblox for enterprise‑grade DNS solutions
  • VeloCloud SD‑WAN deployment and optimization
• Cloud Networking (required AWS or GCP)
  • AWS: Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Security Groups
  • GCP: Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Interconnect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewall Rules
  • Azure: Express Routes, VNET, Security Groups, Load Balancing, vWAN
• Security
  • Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration, threat prevention
  • Network segmentation, zero‑trust frameworks, and IAM integration
  • Cloud native Web Application Firewalls
• Tools and Monitoring
  • Monitoring solutions: Datadog, Stackdriver, PA Panorama, or equivalent
• Has strong practical experience with DevOps tools and methods, like CI/CD, Git, IaC (Terraform)
• Working and collaborating with Agile Teams (Squad)
• Good understanding of using Jira for story tracking and Confluence for documentation
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of initiative, self‑motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience
• Ability to successfully and effectively manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant experience/certifications

Preferred

• Cisco: CCNP/CCIE
• Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• 10 Years Experience in network engineering and design including cloud (AWS or GCP preferred)

Who You’ll Work With

You will work with a broad spectrum of engineers, developers, managers and directors across IT and the IT Leadership team.

Additional info

*** For US locations only ***

In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

• The base salary range for this role in Boston is $178,000.00 - $213,333.33

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high‑end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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