316 Network Solutions jobs in the United Kingdom

Network Solutions Lead

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office: Bracknell, Stevenage, or Birmingham)
Salary: £65,000 + £6K Car Allowance + 10% Bonus (potential to increase to 15%)
Clearance Required: SC (must be eligible – clearance required before start; DV preferred)

We are looking for a Network Solutions Lead to join our New Business Team, supporting secure, technically complex change initiatives within an existing customer environment. This is a pre-sales aligned role, acting as a key technical point of contact to shape customer requirements into secure, deliverable network solutions.
You will act as the technical lead during the early stages of change—supporting the customer journey from initial idea through to internal governance approval. This includes shaping and challenging solution requirements, conducting impact assessments, and creating the necessary design collateral to move solutions forward.

Key Responsibilities:
• Engage with customers to understand and define technical change requirements within existing contracts.
• Develop initial solution designs and assess technical and business impact.
• Produce high-quality design documentation to support internal governance and decision-making.
• Collaborate with peers and senior technical experts to validate and refine solutions.
• Provide secure, practical alternatives where initial customer requests may not be feasible.

Skills & Experience:
• Strong knowledge of secure network technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalents).
• Experience in early-phase solution design and impact assessment.
• Understanding of the full project lifecycle and change management within secure environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into workable designs.
• Capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information:
• Security clearance: SC required prior to start (Clearance available for eligible candidates); DV clearance preferred.
• Working pattern: Hybrid role with flexibility around personal commitments.

• Design and architect scalable, robust, and secure 5G network solutions tailored to client needs.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendors for 5G network deployment and optimization.
• Develop high-level and low-level designs for core network, RAN, and transport components.
• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Create and present technical proposals, architectural diagrams, and solution documentation.
• Lead the integration of various network elements and ensure interoperability.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to implementation and operations teams.
• Stay at the forefront of 5G technology advancements, including NFV, SDN, cloud-native principles, and edge computing.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Conduct proof-of-concept trials and performance testing for new network functionalities.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the technical community.
• Engage with industry forums and contribute to the development of 5G standards.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture, with a strong focus on 5G technologies.
• Deep understanding of 5G core network architecture (NSA, SA), RAN, and transport network principles.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (NFV, VMWare), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and security principles.
• Experience with network simulation and performance analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in the telecommunications sector is a plus.

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure network solutions for clients.
• Translate business requirements into technical network designs.
• Evaluate and recommend networking technologies and vendors.
• Develop detailed network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Lead pre-sales technical discussions and contribute to proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management teams.
• Ensure network solutions align with security best practices and compliance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network design and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and firewalls.
• Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and VPN technologies.
• Strong understanding of telecommunication principles and technologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in network simulation and design tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

• Design, develop, and document comprehensive network architectures and solutions for telecommunications services.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to define network requirements and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and select appropriate network technologies, hardware, and software to meet business needs.
• Develop detailed technical designs, including IP addressing schemes, routing protocols, and security configurations.
• Lead the implementation and integration of new network solutions, ensuring seamless deployment.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support during network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Conduct performance analysis, capacity planning, and network optimization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configuration guides, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and industry trends, such as 5G, SDN, NFV, and cloud networking.
• Mentor junior network engineers and architects, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards and strategic planning for network infrastructure.
• Engage with vendors and partners to evaluate new technologies and solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with a focus on telecommunications.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex IP networks, including routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and MPLS.
• In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies (e.g., 4G/LTE, 5G), SDN, NFV, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in network simulation and modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Experience with optical networking and transport technologies is a plus.

About Us

We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple.

Whether indoors or outdoors, we make sure our customers can always connect their customers. We bring together mobile operators, central and local government, and real estate providers to work together in new ways using: Collaborative commercial models, combined real-estate and telecoms know-how, and global best practice.

We have 6000+ mast site locations, have connected 2000+ buildings and support 200+ outdoor networks. And our managed sites include some of the biggest, most challenging wireless environments in the UK, including railway stations, Canary Wharf, City of London and events like the London Olympics.

The Role

We are looking for a Network Support Engineer to join our Operational Support Team, currently managing and maintaining wired & wireless private mobile networks. This role is responsible for providing technical support, managing ITSM Incident resolutions, hardware configurations, and technical administration databases to ensure the smooth operation of our network infrastructure with a focus on SLA achievement and network availability targets.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the wider support teams and remote field engineers in fault finding and resolution of issues across our deployed networks.
• Configuration of equipment including wireless controllers, switches and routers.
• Ensuring all faults are tracked, documented and resolved according to our customer SLAs, operational and business targets.
• Ensure documentation in the form of site records, processes and procedures are maintained in our Business Systems and CMDB.
• Remote Support and management of onsite field engineers.
• Onsite investigation and replacement of core network equipment and testing will be a requirement.
• Reacting to alerts from Network Monitoring Systems and pro-active management of the offshore service management team for escalations and 3rd line incident management.
• Provide technical support to internal and external clients, addressing network-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Support our outsourced service suppliers and act as point of contact for all network related issues to ensure efficiency in the IPCM process.
• Manage and maintain network configurations, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Collaborate with vendor and external service support team members to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes and best practices in all support activities.

Essential Role Requirements & Skillset

• Proven experience in Mobile Telco/IT technical support and network concepts e.g. ITIL Foundation
• Experience with BBU controllers and Core Network Switching particularly Cisco, Meraki, Rukus, Nexus, Juniper and Ubiquiti UniFi products.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles.
• Experience within 4G and 5G and wireless mobile networks
• Experience in technical database administration and related tasks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively part of a team.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and software for documentation and database management e.g. ITSM Tools, ServiceNow, Remedy, Configuration Management tools (CMDB), CRM Systems.
• Previous experience in a similar role

Qualifications and Training:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• A full UK Driving licence would be beneficial

Benefits

• Competitve salary
• 25 days holiday which increases after 5 years service (1 day per year until 30 days)
• Group Personal Pension

• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

And that’s just the beginning! We also provide:

• Free barista coffee at our Farringdon head office every morning
• Free gym onsite for employees including exercise classes at our Farringdon head office
• Rooftop picnic area at our Farringdon head office
• Quarterly recognition rewards
• Free Eye Tests
• Flu vaccine vouchers

We’re pleased to have been certified by Great Place to Work