Senior IP Network Architect (Hybrid)

VodafoneThree

Newbury

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days off + bank holidays
Pension plan
Learning & development tools

Job summary

VodafoneThree is hiring a senior transport network engineer in the Newbury area. You will contribute to evolving IP/MPLS, SDN and transport roadmaps, and integrate legacy Vodafone and Three networks to ensure seamless interoperability.

Strong fault resolution and cross‑functional collaboration are essential. You’ll design core, backhaul and IP services across the transport fabric, lead testing, governance and capacity planning while working with vendors and internal teams to deliver secure,

Qualifications

  • SC Clearance is essential.
  • A degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years in transport network engineering within a telecoms environment.
  • Strong IP/MPLS and transport networking expertise across optical, microwave, SDH and Ethernet.
  • Knowledge of SDN, NFV, cloud networking, 5G transport technologies, and related architectures.
  • Experience with network automation, orchestration and operational tooling.
  • Familiarity with telecoms regulations, security standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to evolution of IP/MPLS, SDN and transport network roadmaps.
  • Support integration of legacy Vodafone and Three transport networks.
  • Design and optimise transport network solutions to improve customer experience.
  • Lead planning and design of core, aggregation and backhaul IP networks.
  • Design IP services across transport infrastructure.
  • Contribute to automation and SDN programmes and RedStream initiatives.
  • Develop and enhance network automation, service management, and configuration platforms.
  • Drive testing across transport infrastructure and services.
  • Ensure capacity planning and governance across the network.
  • Collaborate with build, operations, cybersecurity and engineering teams.
  • Work with vendors and service integrators to resolve challenges and evolution.
  • Influence long-term investment planning and budget decisions.

Skills

IP/MPLS
Transport networking
SDN
NFV
Cloud networking
5G transport
Network automation
Operational tooling
Stakeholder management
Problem solving

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Engineering

Job description

VodafoneThree is hiring a senior transport network engineer in the Newbury area. You will contribute to evolving IP/MPLS, SDN and transport roadmaps, and integrate legacy Vodafone and Three networks to ensure seamless interoperability.

Strong fault resolution and cross‑functional collaboration are essential. You’ll design core, backhaul and IP services across the transport fabric, lead testing, governance and capacity planning while working with vendors and internal teams to deliver secure,

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