Solutions Architect – Service Provider Networks

Robertson Sumner; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the IT sector is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in Service Provider Networks. The role involves significant customer interaction, technical leadership in design and implementation, and provides opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative environment. Applicants should possess strong networking expertise and a proactive approach to solution development.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Access to training and certifications

Top-ranked workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical workshops and designing architectures.
• Strong engagement with service provider clients in networking.
• Understanding of SP protocols like MPLS and CGNAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and define solution architectures.
• Act as technical lead for customer engagements.
• Document high-level and low-level designs.

Skills

Pre-sales consulting skills

Expert knowledge in multi-vendor environments

Scripting skills (Python, Ansible)

Education

JNCIP-SP certification

JNCIE-SP or JNCIP-DC (desirable)

Job description

Solutions Architect – Service Provider Networks

Solutions Architect – Service Provider Networks

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Job Title: Solutions Architect – Service Provider Networks

Why Join Us?

• Top-Ranked Employer: Recognised among the UK’s best places to work, with a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend office collaboration (1 day/week) with remote work and client site engagements.
• Technical Leadership: Be the go-to expert defining scalable, multi-vendor service provider architectures.
• Innovative Tech Stack: Work with top-tier networking brands including Juniper, Cisco, Arista, and Nokia.
• Career Development: Access training, certifications, and real opportunities to influence strategy and delivery.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead customer workshops, whiteboard sessions, and solution scoping.
• Design and document technical architectures (HLDs, LLDs, SoWs, BoMs).
• Act as technical lead for pre-sales, delivery, and internal enablement activities.
• Represent the organisation in client meetings and contribute to vendor strategy and onboarding.

Key Attributes Required

• JNCIP-SP (JNCIE-SP or JNCIP-DC desirable).
• Deep experience with Juniper and multi-vendor networking environments.
• Strong pre-sales consulting skills and comfort engaging service provider clients.
• Solid understanding of SP protocols and delivery models (e.g., CGNAT, MPLS, EVPN, GPON).
• Bonus: scripting skills (Python, Ansible), CLI experience, or exposure to hyperscale networks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Training and Support, and Software Development

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