Strategic Network Architect & Advisory Consultant

PA Consulting; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

PA share ownership

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work,

Give as you earn)

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Network Strategy & Architecture Consultant to join our UK Networks team. The role involves working with clients on network strategy, design and transformation projects, engaging decision-makers from day one, and delivering high-impact solutions across various industries.

You will help shape network strategies, discuss design principles at a strategic level, and collaborate with experts across PA to grow and deliver ingenious outcomes in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Telecoms experience in roles such as network designer, manager or architect.
• Knowledge/experience with SDN, zero trust networking, public cloud networking is beneficial.
• Familiarity with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, IPsec, MACsec, 802.1X/EAP, WiFi 802.11; firewall design and data centre networking are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and present network design principles and benefits at a strategic level.
• Crystallise and highlight recommendations and insights for client networks.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver network strategy and architectures.

Skills

Telecoms experience

Network design

Client engagement

Public cloud networking

Networking protocols

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Network Strategy & Architecture Consultant to join our UK Networks team. The role involves working with clients on network strategy, design and transformation projects, engaging decision-makers from day one, and delivering high-impact solutions across various industries.

You will help shape network strategies, discuss design principles at a strategic level, and collaborate with experts across PA to grow and deliver ingenious outcomes in a dynamic consulting environment.