Senior Network Design Architect – Hybrid (SC)

BT Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Private GP access

Job summary

BT Group seeks a proactive Senior Technical Designer Lead to guide end-to-end design of Voice, Network, Wireless and Security solutions across Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft technologies. You will translate complex requirements into clear designs, lead a team of designers, and ensure delivery aligns with security standards and the product roadmap.

This role offers a hybrid UK-based working pattern and is central to BT's shift to AI-enabled, services-led solutions while keeping the

Qualifications

• Experience in scoping, designing and implementing network solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Cisco networking technologies, including WAN, LAN, Wireless, SDA, ISE.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate confidently with customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements into detailed solution designs.
• Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure optimal solution design.
• Oversee validation processes and integration with product roadmap.
• Drive continuous improvement in design and delivery of end-to-end solutions.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide design guidance.
• Resolve complex solution and service challenges and manage escalations.

Skills

Network design

Cisco networking

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Cisco ISE

Catalyst Center

Job description

BT Group seeks a proactive Senior Technical Designer Lead to guide end-to-end design of Voice, Network, Wireless and Security solutions across Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft technologies. You will translate complex requirements into clear designs, lead a team of designers, and ensure delivery aligns with security standards and the product roadmap.

This role offers a hybrid UK-based working pattern and is central to BT's shift to AI-enabled, services-led solutions while keeping the