IP Design Specialist - Architect

IP Design Specialist - Architect

Posted 1 day ago by Flint UK Technology Services

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Negotiable
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Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire, UK
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Summary: The IP Design Specialist (Architect) is a senior technical leader responsible for shaping network design and strategy across various technologies, including IP/MPLS networks and hybrid cloud platforms. This role involves high-level architectural direction, cross-domain integration, and establishing design standards to support organizational transformation and growth initiatives. The specialist will lead strategic architecture efforts, collaborate with various teams, and mentor designers and engineers. The position requires a strong background in network architecture and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic IP network architecture efforts across LAN/WAN, MPLS core, cloud networking, and virtualized network functions (VNF/CNF).
  • Develop and govern HLDs (High-Level Designs) ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with CTO, Product, and Infrastructure teams to define architectural blueprints and long-term roadmaps.
  • Act as SME for critical technologies such as SDN, NFV, service chaining, and Cloud-native networking.
  • Guide and mentor designers and engineers in complex solution development and design best practices.
  • Define and enforce network design standards, patterns, and reusable components across the enterprise.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions, supporting innovation and network evolution.
  • Lead cross-functional design assurance and technical steering groups.

Key Skills:

  • Senior-level expertise in service provider routing, large-scale MPLS, BGP, multitenant network design.
  • Strong experience architecting both traditional infrastructure and cloud-based (OpenStack, AWS, Azure) networking.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern network architectures, including microservices, API-driven platforms, and DevOps integration.
  • Experience in enterprise security and network segmentation best practices.
  • Familiarity with network automation and orchestration: Ansible, Python, Netconf/YANG, REST APIs.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Architect

Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Architect
Location: Reading/Hybrid

Role Overview

The IP Design Specialist (Architect) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of network design and strategy across a diverse portfolio of technologies including IP/MPLS networks, hybrid cloud platforms, and next-gen mobile infrastructure. This senior technical leader is responsible for high-level architectural direction, cross-domain integration, and setting design standards that support critical transformation and growth initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic IP network architecture efforts across LAN/WAN, MPLS core, cloud networking, and virtualized network functions (VNF/CNF).

  • Develop and govern HLDs (High-Level Designs) ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives.

  • Collaborate with CTO, Product, and Infrastructure teams to define architectural blueprints and long-term roadmaps.

  • Act as SME for critical technologies such as SDN, NFV, service chaining, and Cloud-native networking.

  • Guide and mentor designers and engineers in complex solution development and design best practices.

  • Define and enforce network design standards, patterns, and reusable components across the enterprise.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions, supporting innovation and network evolution.

  • Lead cross-functional design assurance and technical steering groups.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Senior-level expertise in service provider routing, large-scale MPLS, BGP, multitenant network design.

  • Strong experience architecting both traditional infrastructure and cloud-based (OpenStack, AWS, Azure) networking.

  • In-depth knowledge of modern network architectures, including microservices, API-driven platforms, and DevOps integration.

  • Experience in enterprise security and network segmentation best practices.

  • Familiarity with network automation and orchestration: Ansible, Python, Netconf/YANG, REST APIs.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Certifications

  • CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent level of demonstrable experience.

  • TOGAF, AWS Solution Architect, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification is advantageous.

Key Attributes

  • Visionary leader and mentor with a strong drive to influence and innovate.

  • Ability to work effectively at the intersection of business, architecture, and engineering.

  • Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving consensus in complex environments.

  • Comfortable operating under pressure and managing multiple executive-level stakeholders.

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