Senior Network Design Engineer - MPLS Backbone (Hybrid)

AT&T; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 71,900 - 107,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus – target award 11%

BUPA medical insurance

Annual health screening

Leading company pension contribution

Long‑term disability plan

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Senior Network Design Engineer in Portsmouth, UK, to manage implementation for global IP MPLS networks. The role involves creating detailed designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring network capacity. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and skills in Cisco/Juniper systems. Benefits include bonuses, medical insurance, and a strong pension contribution, with a salary between £71,900 and £107,900 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in large telco/enterprise/service provider environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of IP, MPLS, LAN and WAN technologies.
• Professional level Cisco or Juniper certification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation activities for global IP MPLS backbone and edge devices.
• Translate detailed requirements into low-level designs and deployment plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and ensure optimal network capacity.

Skills

Network design and implementation

Layer 2 and layer 3 networks

Network routing protocols

Automation tools and processes

Strong presentation skills

Collaborative attitude

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math

Tools

Cisco IOS XR

JunOS

MS Office applications

Job description

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Senior Network Design Engineer in Portsmouth, UK, to manage implementation for global IP MPLS networks. The role involves creating detailed designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring network capacity. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and skills in Cisco/Juniper systems. Benefits include bonuses, medical insurance, and a strong pension contribution, with a salary between £71,900 and £107,900 annually.