Technical Analyst - BSS/Linux/SQL

Virgin Media O2; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Media O2 is seeking a Technical Analyst to enhance their Core IT team. This role focuses on optimizing telecommunications Business Support Systems, requiring strong Linux and SQL skills. Join us to ensure system robustness and contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Analyst role within complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with BSS applications and cloud-based systems.
• Experience in capacity management, ensuring system performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical solutions for capacity management and application lifecycle.
• Engage with multi-functional teams to improve system stability.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Linux

SQL

BSS Platforms

Job description

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Summary

Location

London, Manchester, Reading

Job Family

Digital & Technology

Job Type

Full Time

Posted Date

08-Jun-2025

Ref #

67053

We’ve got an amazing opportunity for an experienced Technical Analyst to join our Core IT team to help drive the technical solutions that keep our services running efficiently and ready for the future. From capacity planning and application lifecycle management to performance testing and compliance, you’ll ensure our platforms are robust, scalable, and continuously improving.

In this role, you’ll work closely with product teams, security experts, solution designers, and platform teams, contributing to platform design, strategy, and delivery. You’ll take ownership of critical activities like capacity management, continuous service improvement, major event's planning, and compliance, making a real impact every day.

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex architectures and systems to deliver effective, practical solutions. Communication is key as you’ll be engaging with developers, partners, and non-technical audiences alike, so being a clear and confident communicator is essential. We’re proud of our people-focused culture here at Virgin Media O2, so you’ll also be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving meaningful change.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Demonstrable experience working in a similar Technical Analyst role within a complex technical and stakeholder environment
• Highly experienced in supporting telecommunications Business Support Systems (BSS) platforms by troubleshooting complex issues, managing configurations, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure stability, performance, and continuous optimisation in fast-paced environments
• Experience in managing systems focused on scalability, flexibility, and performance to adapt to changing and growing demands
• Demonstrable experience in capacity management by tracking system performance trends, planning for future growth, and producing management-level reports with insights on capacity utilisation and system performance
• Experience working with cloud-based BSS platforms, including strong Linux skills and SQL knowledge, along with hands-on experience managing BSS applications
  
  
  

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience in collaborating with teams to make sure we are for major events like Black Friday and device launches, implementing proactive measures to deliver seamless customer experiences during peak times
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders while clearly communicating technical concepts
  
  
  

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a personality profile assessment, followed by a technical and competency-based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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