Network Solution Architect - GammaLabs
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About Us
At Gamma, we’re more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) – we’re a dynamic, forward‑thinking team, revolutionising the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and we’re expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma‑powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners. We move fast with a start‑up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.
Who are we looking for?
The Network Solution Architect collaborates closely with stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations to deliver solutions that meet both bespoke project needs and repeatable, standardised (“cookie‑cutter”) architectures. This includes developing patterns and frameworks for hybrid connectivity, SD‑WAN, cloud interconnects, and network automation, ensuring consistency and scalability across global deployments.
Responsibilities
* The Network Solution Architect is responsible for defining the blueprints and framework for designing product and network solutions, delivered through the IP Engineering Teams and deployed across tactical and strategic Hybrid Cloud, Transit, IXP, CDN, Fabric and Provider/Supplier architectures.
* Championing technology and security standards and best practices, the Network Solution Architect feeds their depth of knowledge and expertise into each solution design, whilst maintaining alignment with the network strategy and product roadmaps.
* The Network Solution Architect provides stakeholders and IP Engineering Teams with technology consultancy and design support grounded in both subject‑matter expertise and experience, championing quality and working with Lead Engineers, Engineers and Managers to ensure roadmap alignment.
* Responsible for technology selection, user experience, security and maintainability, ensuring the solution meets non‑functional requirements, including scale, performance and delivery using automation/orchestration where available.
* Supports the IP Engineering teams in the preparation and production of low‑level designs and test automation, proactively managing and addressing project risks and issues.
* Collaborates with Business and Domain Architects to understand business goals and vision, contributing to strategic roadmaps.
* Comfortable communicating across all levels of management and technical capabilities, including Product Management, Development, Pre‑Sales, Architects, Engineers, Commercial entities and external providers/suppliers.
Requirements
* A strong networking background encompassing IP, Security and Optical Technologies across Service Provider, Access, Data Centre/Cloud and Management Architectures.
* Deep understanding of IP, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, advanced MPLS, and OTN Technologies and protocols.
* Proven success handling complex projects involving the integration of multiple products and services.
* Automation experience across frameworks, libraries and orchestration tools using Python, Terraform, Ansible, PyTest, Jenkins, GitLab etc.
* Proficiency in modern DevOps practices and tooling.
* Certifications such as Cisco's CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, Juniper's JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday and a volunteer day.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Contributory pension plan with Gamma’s contribution varying based on your own.
* Group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary).
* Tax‑efficient share‑save and share incentive plans.
* Private medical insurance through Vitality, extending to your immediate family.
* Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Additional Information
* Unfortunately, we can’t offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
* If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
* Gamma is an equal‑opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves.
* We don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics; we are a family‑friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility.
* For recruitment agencies – we have a network of partners that support us in our hiring from time to time. We’re not looking to increase that network currently, so please don’t send speculative CVs.
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Seniority level: Mid/Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Telecommunications
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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