5 Networking Protocols jobs in the United Kingdom
Head of Network Architecture
BD1 1AQ Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
£90000 Annually
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Posted 6 days ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a visionary Head of Network Architecture to lead their network design and infrastructure strategy. This is a fully remote position, empowering you to design and shape the future of our client's network from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for defining the architectural roadmap for all network services, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance across the organisation. This includes leading a team of highly skilled network engineers and architects, mentoring their development, and fostering a culture of innovation. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in modern network technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), SDN, and NFV. You will have a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, resilient, and secure network infrastructures. Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, enabling you to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with other technology leaders to align network architecture with business objectives. This role demands strong leadership qualities, a passion for technology, and the ability to drive architectural decisions that support future growth and innovation. You will be responsible for evaluating emerging technologies and making recommendations for adoption. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining the overall network architecture strategy, leading the network architecture team, designing and implementing network solutions, ensuring network security and compliance, managing network capacity planning, collaborating with IT operations and engineering teams, and staying abreast of industry trends. This is a critical leadership role within a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, offering the opportunity to make a substantial impact in a fully remote capacity.
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Head of Network Architecture
EC2M 4YR London, London
£80000 Annually
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Posted 9 days ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is looking for an innovative and strategic Head of Network Architecture to join our dynamic technology team, remotely based but with primary focus on operations supporting London, England, UK . This senior leadership role will be responsible for defining, designing, and evolving the company's network infrastructure to meet current and future business demands. You will lead a team of highly skilled network architects and engineers, setting the technical vision and roadmap for our network strategy.
Key responsibilities include developing robust, scalable, and secure network architectures across core, access, and transport layers. You will oversee the selection and implementation of new network technologies, ensuring interoperability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. The Head of Network Architecture will work closely with product development, operations, and security teams to ensure network capabilities align with service requirements and business objectives. You will also be responsible for capacity planning, network resilience, and disaster recovery strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., SDN, NFV, 5G, Cloud Networking), and best practices in network design and management.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture. Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing large-scale network projects is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are necessary to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. Certifications from major networking vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and a solid understanding of network security principles are highly valued. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a critical telecommunications infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include developing robust, scalable, and secure network architectures across core, access, and transport layers. You will oversee the selection and implementation of new network technologies, ensuring interoperability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. The Head of Network Architecture will work closely with product development, operations, and security teams to ensure network capabilities align with service requirements and business objectives. You will also be responsible for capacity planning, network resilience, and disaster recovery strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., SDN, NFV, 5G, Cloud Networking), and best practices in network design and management.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture. Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing large-scale network projects is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are necessary to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. Certifications from major networking vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and a solid understanding of network security principles are highly valued. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a critical telecommunications infrastructure.
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Head of Network Architecture
SO14 0AA Southampton, South East
£95000 Annually
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Posted 12 days ago
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Our client, a leading innovator in the telecommunications sector, is seeking an visionary Head of Network Architecture to spearhead the design and evolution of their cutting-edge network infrastructure. This senior leadership role, based in **Southampton, Hampshire, UK**, will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's connectivity solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of current and emerging telecommunications technologies, coupled with a strategic mindset to anticipate future industry trends and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the strategic vision for the company's network architecture, aligning with business objectives and technological advancements.
- Lead the design and architecture of robust, scalable, and secure telecommunications networks, including 5G, LTE, fibre optics, and associated core network components.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, protocols, and solutions to enhance network capabilities and service offerings.
- Oversee the development of network roadmaps, ensuring long-term capacity planning and performance optimization.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and product development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of network solutions.
- Define network standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and reliability.
- Conduct thorough technical assessments and provide expert guidance on network design and implementation challenges.
- Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled network architects and engineers.
- Engage with vendors and partners to evaluate and select appropriate network technologies and equipment.
- Contribute to the development of business cases and technical proposals for new network investments and upgrades.
- Ensure the network architecture supports stringent security requirements and compliance mandates.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the network architecture team.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in telecommunications network design and architecture, with a focus on mobile and fixed-line networks.
- In-depth knowledge of networking principles, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS), and technologies (5G, LTE, SDN/NFV, Cloud Networking).
- Proven experience in leading large-scale network transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Experience with network simulation and modeling tools.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are a plus.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Head of Network Architecture
BS1 6AN Bristol, South West
£90000 Annually
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Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Head of Network Architecture to lead the strategic design and evolution of their telecommunications infrastructure. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. You will be instrumental in defining the future state of our network, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance to support our ambitious business goals. This senior position requires a deep understanding of modern networking technologies, cloud integration, and architectural best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives and technological advancements.
- Design and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure network solutions across the organisation.
- Evaluate and select appropriate network technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet current and future requirements.
- Lead the technical direction for network infrastructure projects, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless technologies.
- Collaborate with IT operations, security, and application development teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
- Develop and enforce network design standards, policies, and best practices.
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to the network engineering team.
- Conduct architectural reviews and performance assessments to identify areas for optimisation and improvement.
- Manage relationships with key technology partners and vendors.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in telecommunications, cloud networking, SDN/NFV, and cybersecurity.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architect role within the telecommunications industry.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and other routing/switching protocols.
- Extensive experience with network security principles and technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, high-availability networks.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- This role is fully remote, requiring self-discipline and strong remote collaboration skills.
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Optical Network Engineer - High-Speed Data Transmission
PO1 1BS Portsmouth, South East
£60000 Annually
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Posted 2 days ago
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Our client is seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer to join their innovative team in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK . This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, blending remote flexibility with essential on-site collaboration. You will play a critical role in the design, deployment, and maintenance of advanced optical communication networks, ensuring the reliable and efficient transmission of high-speed data. This position demands a thorough understanding of optical networking principles, DWDM technologies, and fiber optic infrastructure. You will be responsible for network planning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing upgrades to enhance network capacity and resilience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the backbone of modern communication networks.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement optical network solutions, including DWDM, OTN, and Ethernet transport.
- Plan network capacity and forecast future growth requirements.
- Monitor network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve optical network faults and service impacting incidents.
- Conduct site surveys and plan fiber optic cable deployments.
- Configure and maintain optical transport equipment from various vendors.
- Develop and document network configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network expansion and upgrades.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in optical networking technology.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in optical network engineering.
- Proficiency with DWDM, OTN, and high-speed Ethernet technologies.
- Experience with optical network planning tools and simulation software.
- Hands-on experience with fiber optic testing equipment (OTDR, power meters).
- Knowledge of network protocols and standards relevant to optical transport.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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