Salary: £86,400 - 87,600 per year Requirements: Proven, hands-on experience in technical design or solution delivery. Strong track record of delivering component-level designs while adhering to governance standards. Strong working knowledge across multiple relevant technologies and products. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues independently and manage risks. Commercial awareness, including a solid grasp of lifecycle cost considerations. Deep understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), customer business contexts, and the real-world impact of technical decisions. Basic industry qualifications (or equivalent experience) paired with a strong motivation to deepen technical expertise. Strong foundation in routing and switching, Cisco Platforms, general networking protocols, F5 technologies, and data center architecture. Responsibilities: Designing technology components that meet strict time, cost, and quality requirements. Working primarily on T&T designs, while providing occasional support for WNB/C2M or in-life solutions. Collaborating with technical specialists and solution designers to deliver seamless, integrated solutions. Managing technical and commercial risks, while communicating clearly with senior stakeholders. Presenting technical solutions to stakeholders, explaining design decisions and the resulting business benefits. Leading medium-scale engagements and mentoring less experienced team members. Identifying opportunities for cross-selling, up-selling, and continuous improvement. Driving innovation and contributing to knowledge-sharing within design squads. Technologies: Cisco Support LESS Network Nexus More: Join our Technical & Service Design team as a Technical Design Specialist in Exeter, GBR. We are committed to designing secure, high-performance technology solutions that support digital transformation for our global customers. In our collaborative and innovative environment, you will have the unique opportunity to grow your technical capabilities while directly impacting customers across more than 180 countries. This is a 6-month contract position with an active NPPV3 clearance requirement, with the expectation of being onsite 3 days a week. last updated 15 week of 2026