What you’ll be doing
1. Lead the creation of high and low level network designs for complex IP networks.
2. Be hands on implementing these solutions, using vendor products such as Cisco.
3. Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and use this to inform your solutions.
4. Work with support teams to enable management and the ongoing support of deployed solutions.
5. Provide some third line support to deployed solutions.
6. Provide support to other members of project teams, setting the technical direction for their own deliveries.
Essential Skills
7. Network Architecture
8. Requirements Gathering
9. Network Security
10. Network Design
11. Network Infrastructure
You'll definitely have
12. Have experience in designing, building and providing third-line support for complex IP networks, that are secure, scalable, resilient, and give high performance.
13. Know how to set the technical direction for complex and potentially large network solutions, creating both high and low level designs.
14. Have knowledge of network design for security, potentially including firewall, IDS and IPS experience.
15. Be able to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
16. Have a desire to continually update, enhance and validate own skills.
You might even
17. Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.
18. Have experience of automation and Software Defined Networking approaches, for example Cisco DNAC and Ansible. However, neither is mandatory as this is an area we as a team are looking to upskill in and would support your development in.
19. Have experience of internal and external stakeholder management and engagement.
20. Have a certification in a network engineer discipline such as CISCO CCNP Routing and Switching. Though while desirable, practical experience using specific vendors’ equipment, such as Cisco is more important.
Benefits
21. Competitive salary
22. 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
23. BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
24. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
25. Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
26. World-class training and development opportunities
27. From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
28. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
29. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
30. 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
31. World-class training and development opportunities
32. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
33. Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
34. Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
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Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors. A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.