Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Architect will define and implement advanced network architectures across various environments, including IP/MPLS and Telco Cloud. This role involves leading automation strategies and overseeing multi-vendor integrations while driving transformation programs for legacy systems. The candidate will also mentor teams and influence stakeholders on future designs and strategies. A strong technical background and leadership experience in network automation and service delivery are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and Telco Cloud environments.
- Define and implement Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Network-as-a-Platform (NaaP) frameworks.
- Standardize service catalogs and product specifications in line with TMF models.
- Lead AI/GenAI-driven automation strategies for predictive assurance, self-healing, and network optimization.
- Oversee multi-vendor integration and multi-cloud orchestration across OSS/BSS, IP, SD-WAN, and Telco Cloud systems.
- Drive transformation programs to modernize legacy OSS/BSS stacks into modular, API-exposed digital ecosystems.
- Enable and scale Enterprise Business services, ensuring SLA, QoS, and service assurance compliance.
- Mentor architecture and delivery teams; influence stakeholders and customers on future-state designs and transformation strategy.
Key Skills:
- IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN (multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Versa, etc.), FTTx, Broadband, Telco Cloud, Network Automation.
- NaaS/NaaP enablement, TMF/MEF alignment, Service Catalogs, API exposure.
- Cloud-native architectures, AI/GenAI in Operations, observability frameworks.
- OSS/BSS modernization, intent-based orchestration, service abstraction.
- Solution governance, stakeholder management, and multi-domain delivery experience.
- Strategic Planning and Execution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, and Innovation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following core duties: Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and Telco Cloud environments. Define and implement Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Network-as-a-Platform (NaaP) frameworks — enabling on-demand, API-driven, and intent-based network capabilities aligned with TMF Open APIs and MEF LSO standards. Standardize service catalogs and product specifications in line with TMF models (TMF620, TMF622, TMF638, TMF641, etc.). Lead AI/GenAI-driven automation strategies for predictive assurance, self-healing, and network optimization targeting measurable OPEX reduction. Oversee multi-vendor integration and multi-cloud orchestration across OSS/BSS, IP, SD-WAN, and Telco Cloud systems. Drive transformation programs to modernize legacy OSS/BSS stacks into modular, API-exposed digital ecosystems. Enable and scale Enterprise Business services — including managed SD-WAN, VPN, Broadband, and Hybrid Network offerings; ensure SLA, QoS, and service assurance compliance. Mentor architecture and delivery teams; influence stakeholders and customers on future-state designs and transformation strategy.
Qualifications Required Skills and experience : Candidates must possess a demonstrated history of technical depth and leadership, evidenced by the following skills Core: IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN (multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Versa, etc.), FTTx, Broadband, Telco Cloud, Network Automation. Strategic: NaaS/NaaP enablement, TMF/MEF alignment, Service Catalogs, API exposure. Automation & Cloud: Cloud-native architectures, AI/GenAI in Operations, observability frameworks. Transformation: OSS/BSS modernization, intent-based orchestration, service abstraction. Leadership: Solution governance, stakeholder management, and multi-domain delivery experience. Soft Skills and Leadership: Proven capability in Strategic Planning and Execution. Strong ability to drive Cross-functional Collaboration with diverse teams. Demonstrate excellence in Problem Solving and Innovation. Experience thriving in environments focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement Preferred Certifications TM Forum Practitioner, CCIE, MEF NaaS Certified, or equivalent.