Integration Lead

Job Description

Location: Newport, MN

On-site 5 days a weeks

Why BT?

We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company. At our heart we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe, and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport.

Today in this fast changing, always on, digital world our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulation, and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So, if you have the drive, optimism, and resilience to help propel us forward we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that’s you and what you’re looking for, we’d love you to be part of our future.

Why Field Engineering

With customers in 180 countries, we are a leading global business communications provider. We have 17,000 people serving multinational companies, providing the services they need to create the digital transformation of their businesses.

Thanks to our portfolio strategy, the Cloud of Clouds, we provide high-performance, integrated, and secure network and IT infrastructure services to global customers. It means our customers can connect easily and securely to the applications and data they need, wherever they are in the world. Our Digital strategy we are moving to, will help create a better future for BT Business and our people. With a business focused around a global customer base and a portfolio of scalable repeatable solutions, supported by outstanding customer service and market-leading security.

To deliver it we need to focus where we can be brilliant, be more straightforward to do business with and meet customer needs with greater agility. This will help us to become a more profitable, predictable, and customer-focused business.

Job role

The Integration Lead with a staging focus will oversee the design, configuration, testing of network infrastructure using Cisco and Juniper hardware for multiple parties or clients. They will lead a team responsible for staging environments, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and security prior to deployment.

Requirements and Behaviour

Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, configuring, and testing enterprise-level networks.
• Proven experience with Cisco and Juniper hardware platforms, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Certifications:
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Routing and Switching or Service Provider.
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) in Enterprise Routing and Switching or Service Provider.

Skills:
• Expert knowledge of network design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in configuring and testing Cisco and Juniper hardware for staging environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs).
• Experience with network security principles and practices.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with multiple parties or clients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).

Personal Attributes:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
• Able to work under high pressure and is stress resistant.
• Keep focus on broader strategic goals/objectives.

Other remarks
• Dynamic work schedules could be applicable, due to project demands.

Activities to fulfil

1. Leading the design and configuration of network architectures using Cisco, Juniper, and other hardware for staging environments.
2. Managing and coordinating staging activities for multiple parties or clients, ensuring all requirements and specifications are met.
3. Testing and validating network configurations to ensure functionality, performance, and security compliance.
4. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define staging requirements and timelines.
5. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to staging team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
6. Troubleshooting staging issues and implementing solutions to resolve configuration conflicts or performance bottlenecks.
7. Documenting staging processes, configurations, and test results for reference and knowledge sharing.
8. Supporting deployment teams during transition phases from staging to production environments.

Benefits

BT offers a superior global and diverse culture that fosters health and wellness for their employees.

This opportunity is eligible for an annual bonus and a competitive base salary.

This opportunity is eligible comprehensive benefits including the following: Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Insurance offered (for employee; employee + children; employee +family); HSA or HRA Plan depending on medical plan; Retirement Savings Plan 401(k); ESPP; Employee Assistance Program; Life and AD&D Insurance; Short and Long-Term Disability; Dependent Care Flex Spending Account; Commuter benefits; Wellness and Rewards program; Work/Life Balance/ annual time off summarized:
• 11 US holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation (Additional time is accrued during service with BT up to 5 weeks total)
• 7 days sick time
• 5 floating holidays (to use as vacation/personal time off)
• 3 volunteer days
• Anniversary service splash– an additional week of vacation given every 5 years to use during that anniversary year
• Additional time off offered for bereavement, jury duty, parental leave (maternity & paternity – 20 days in addition to STD benefits), etc.

BT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Existing authorization to work in the United States is required.

Relocation support for this position is not currently available.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.