Senior IP Designer
Join to apply for the Senior IP Designer role at Virgin Media O2.
Summary
We have a great new role for a Senior IP Designer to join our Core Engineering team! This is a key role working with architects and other designers to develop designs and low‑level configurations for Virgin Media O2’s access, aggregation and core transport networks.
Location
Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Peterborough, Reading
Job Family
Digital & Technology
Job Type
Full Time
Posted Date
24-Oct-2025
Ref #
68232
Role Description
Virgin Media O2 cooperates with various providers of optical, microwave, Ethernet and IP connectivity products and builds IP connectivity solutions between radio equipment, access devices and the core transport networks. This role will encompass support to both test and trial activities to ensure designs are suitable for deployment and facilitate smooth migration between designs.
Role Responsibilities
* Development, documentation and updates of Layer 2 and IP network designs that make use of Layer 2 and Layer 3 transport products.
* Production of routing designs for the mobile MPLS core to meet agreed service targets and resilience levels.
* Ensure all solutions are aligned with business requirements and technology standards covering network simplification, capacity, resilience, disaster recovery, network management and security.
Must Haves
* Significant experience of Layer 3/ Layer 2 routing protocols including BGP and designing of IP, MPLS networks.
* Experience of Segment Routing, BGP‑LU designs and EVPN Services.
* Excellent understanding of Broadband Network Gateway designs and their use in xPON networks.
* Direct experience in producing High Level and Low Level Designs and Scopes of Work applied to carrier grade IP Networks.
* Hands‑on experience with at least two of three vendors and technologies: Nokia, Cisco and Juniper Core networking technologies including Nokia 7750 SR, Cisco CRS/ASR/7600 and Juniper MX/PTX family platforms.
* Solid experience working as Technical Lead for transport projects in cooperation with Project Managers.
Nice to Have
* Juniper Certification (JNCIE, JNCIP, JNCIS, JNCDS).
* Nokia SRC Certification (NRS, SRA).
* Familiarity with transport design in mobile networks (Radio Access Network).
* Experience on sync techniques for mobile infrastructure, specifically PTP and Phase Sync.
* Experience designing mobile backhaul networks for Ericsson and Nokia RAN.
* Experience producing HLDs and LLDs for Transport IP Network elements in Nokia, Juniper and Ciena environments.
What’s in it for you
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a competitive reward package with benefits and extra perks to support you and your loved ones.
Next Steps
If we feel you could be a fit, we’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. When you apply, you will be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Please note: applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, and the closing date may be brought forward.
All roles require a criminal record check and some roles also require a financial probity check.
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer; we work hard to remove bias and barriers and support inclusivity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr