Strategic Network Architect & Telecoms Consultant

PA Consulting; Melbourn, Royston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Community initiatives

Annual bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Network Strategy & Architecture Consultant to join our Networks team. You will work on strategic engagements, shaping telecoms networks and technology roadmaps for major clients.

You will engage with senior decision-makers, articulate high-level designs, and help deliver transformative outcomes. Based across our UK offices, the role requires strong telecoms experience, superb communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant field.
• Experience in telecoms and network strategy consulting.
• Ability to engage clients at decision-maker level and present strategic concepts.
• Adaptable, quick to learn new areas and work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead network strategy and architectural engagements for clients.
• Engage clients with strong verbal and written communication.
• Advise on network strategy and high-level designs, not detailed configs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Telecoms exp

Network architect

SDN & zero-trust

Cloud networking

BGP/OSPF/IS-IS

IPsec/MACsec

802.1X/WiFi

Firewall design

Data centre nets

Client engagement

Verbal/written comms

Adaptable

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Fortinet

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Network Strategy & Architecture Consultant to join our Networks team. You will work on strategic engagements, shaping telecoms networks and technology roadmaps for major clients.

You will engage with senior decision-makers, articulate high-level designs, and help deliver transformative outcomes. Based across our UK offices, the role requires strong telecoms experience, superb communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced consulting environment.