Senior Solutions Architect - First EMEA Hire (Service Provider Networks)
Location: UK / Ireland (Remote-first, with occasional travel to Amsterdam)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Compeitive base + Bonus + Equity
About the Opportunity
We're working with an innovative, venture-backed network infrastructure scale-up that's changing how telcos build and automate large-scale IP networks.
They've just secured a major Tier 1 Service Provider client in Europe, and they're now hiring their first Solutions Architect in EMEA to support and expand this relationship.
This is a technical consulting and customer-facing role - perfect for someone who knows the ins and outs of Service Provider networking and enjoys working closely with clients.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting a newly signed Tier 1 telecom client on architecture, integration, and technical delivery
* Running pre-sales discovery, network design, and solution validation (POCs, demos, etc.)
* Acting as a key technical advisor during implementation and beyond
* Collaborating closely with product and engineering to relay customer feedback and prioritise feature requests
* Helping define processes and frameworks for future EMEA growth
* Occasionally visiting the client in Amsterdam for workshops and relationship-building
What We're Looking For
We're not looking for enterprise IT consultants or software developers. We need someone who understands how telco-grade data networks work at scale.
Must-Have Experience:
* Service Provider (SP) IP Networking - You've worked with or for telecom providers (e.g. BT, Vodafone, COLT, DT, etc.) on routing, switching, or transport networks
* Strong pre-sales or solutions architecture background with a customer-facing mindset
* Deep understanding of protocols: BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN
* Hands-on experience with platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or Nokia
* Confident in front of both network engineers and senior technical stakeholders
* Based in the UK, Ireland, or EMEA - and open to occasional travel to Amsterdam
Bonus Points For:
* Experience designing or deploying large IP/MPLS backbones or Metro Ethernet networks
* Exposure to white-box networking, NOS development, or network automation
Why Join?
* Be the first hire in Europe - shape the company's presence from day one
* Work on a high-impact Tier 1 production deployment
* Collaborate with top-tier engineering and product leaders
* Build lasting relationships with major telecom players
* Enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative remote-first culture
* Receive a strong base salary + performance bonus + meaningful equity
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 0203 854 8637; send an up to date CV via the link provided.
If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit www.mcsgroup.jobs to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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