Network Architect/Consultant - CCIE - IP Networks

The IP Design Specialist service will report into the Senior IP Services Design Manager, covering primarily network design support for end-user services.

This is a highly experienced level role with design responsibilities across a diverse range of both large scale and medium scale projects, supporting delivery of fixed-line and mobile services, private cloud, hybrid cloud, IT, WiFi and Enterprise projects.

The role holder will support projects across a wide range of IP/MPLS networking, switching, and routing, involving mobile telecoms networks and applications and virtualisation of these applications into Cloud infrastructures.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Lead and support on all designs, especially complex designs across the IP network portfolio, including LAN, WAN, SP, advanced routing and switching, Cloud Technologies, such as public cloud and private cloud (OpenStack/OpenShift)
• SME that works with strategy and architecture to drive expert designs that align to the goals of the organisation
• Creation of detailed documentation, sometimes very specialised to support complex projects, crossing various technology domains
• Support and govern other designers/engineers and departments to deliver complex projects and implementations
• Specialist troubleshooter, working with multiple teams and event controls to resolve issues related designs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Ability to be a liaison officer and lead stakeholder with regards to escalations and operational events.

Essential skills, knowledge, or experience (Inc. professional or technical qualifications)

This service requires extensive networking skills and experience coupled with an ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge in new areas. Senior level knowledge and experience in service provider and datacentre switching and routing are essential, with experience in on-prem and hybrid Cloud technologies is highly advantageous.

Experience in coding for network automation will also be advantageous.

Service Provider MPLS and DC routing and switching:

Complex network design and implementation focused on redundancy and highly available networks

Strong understanding of the OSI model layer and TCP/IP stack, with advanced network troubleshooting

In-depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS, service provider and enterprise routing protocols

L2 and L3 network design, operations, and troubleshooting

WAN Routing and traffic engineering

Strong familiarity with major network vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, F5 and Fortinet

Strong knowledge of SNMP, NTP, TACACS+, SYSLOG and other standard network protocols

Has an analytical mind-set, able to problem solve, plans and prioritise work load efficiently and effectively

Typical desirable qualifications would include:

Service Provider routing and/or Security certifications (eg CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent). Although consideration will be given to demonstrable equivalent experience.

The role holder should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to communicate complex matters in a simplified way as a component of the role will involve introducing new developments and capabilities to various teams across the business.

Knowledge and significant experience of the following are essential:

Self-starter, able to engage in multiple projects, plan and manage time, delivery, and expectations

Must be willing to work out of hours to carry out changes

Knowledge and some experience of the following are moderately desirable: Automation eg YANG, Openconfig, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible, Python.

The service must include to be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Powerpoint, Visio.