Overview
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Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading
Job Family: Digital & Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 15-Sep-2025
Ref #: 69170
We have a great new role for an IP Network Design Principal to join our IP Network Infrastructure Design team working on VMO2’s IP Networks. This role sits within our Connectivity Engineering domain which is responsible for the Network Architecture and Design of our Mobile MPLS Core, Data Centres, Switch Sites, Internet Connectivity, Office Buildings, Remote Access Platforms, etc. The role will involve a wide variety of IP networking projects.
Responsibilities include:
* Maintaining hardware and software to comply with vendor support contracts and VMO2 design policies.
* Maintaining network capacity to support VMO2 traffic forecasts.
* Integration of new services onto the network.
* Production of design documentation, test cases, and implementation plans to ensure networks deliver excellent customer experience while retaining a focus on cost effectiveness and delivery timescales.
* Providing support to test and implementation staff.
* Supporting service migrations.
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. 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.
Requirements
The must haves
* Cisco Certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
* Experience in IP, MPLS, BGP network design in a service provider environment.
* Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including Cisco CRS/ASR/7600
* Understanding of Telecommunications Transmission Systems
* Good experience of Change Control Processes
The other stuff we are looking for
* Hands-on experience with Juniper Core networking technologies including Juniper MX/PTX family platforms.
* Juniper Certification (e.g. JNCIE, JNCIP, JNCIS, JNCDS)
* Experience working with session enablement and management technologies such as RADIUS, IP QoS and DNS.
* Experience in IP, MPLS, BGP network build and support in a service provider environment.
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 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. If successful, the next steps of the process are likely to include a 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 discuss it with you. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, and the closing date may be brought forward. 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.
Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Telecommunications
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