What you’ll be doing
1. Define and agree IP network designs for the mobile core, in line with architecture and with operational and security requirements.
2. Produce high quality design documentation; High Level and Low Level Designs.
3. Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery of solutions and alignment of roadmaps..
4. Propose improvements to processes and technologies used.
5. Provide technical consultancy at a platform and/or overall solution level to other teams and business units – this could be to any stakeholder within the business.
6. Define test requirements and test strategy for new designs.
7. Maintains standards for Mobile Core IP network infrastructure.
8. Drives the implementation of core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure.
9. Undertakes routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of all network infrastructure components.
10. Undertakes the implementation of new and enhanced network technology that aligns to customers’ strategic direction for enterprise and remote site connectivity.
11. Manages the installation, testing, and setup of new network hardware both physical and virtual (firewalls, routers, switching, monitoring) hardware and software.
12. Participates in technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to the development of the technology roadmaps and Network Health Assessments.
13. Drives the implementation of core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure.
14. Provides support for problem escalations from the global network support organisation.
The skills you'll need
15. IP networking experience in a service provider environment
16. Network Implementation, Network Delivery
17. Mobile Core Network knowledge
18. Ability to build business relationships, negotiating what works for both parties, in a collaborative approach.
19. Vendor Management
20. Network Security
21. Network Configuration
22. Troubleshooting
23. Network Integration
24. Network Design
25. Issue Resolution
26. Network Testing
27. Incident Management
28. Escalation Management
29. Technical Documentation
30. IP networking experience in a service provider environment (desirable)
Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.