Specialist Network Designer

Job Description

Security Clearance

This role requires you to be able to pass SC clearance. See this link for more info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc

Why this job matters

As a Network Designer at BT, your primary role is to design and deliver solutions tailored to the needs of our external customers, specializing in network, voice, or contact centre solutions. Collaborating within a global team, you'll lead medium to large designs and may even take on the role of a design lead, influencing our future direction. Emphasising customer-centricity, you'll promote our offerings and ensure solutions align with customer needs. We encourage continuous growth, empowering you to suggest new opportunities, challenge processes, and drive technological advancements. As a valued team player, you'll foster open communication, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively to achieve outstanding results.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for delivering medium to large designs.
• May lead design projects, reviewing all components and delivering the overall design.
• Possess expert knowledge of overall design.
• Contribute to technical discussions, guiding others and improving design principles.
• Share design principles with senior levels, shaping future direction, potentially transitioning to a customer-facing role.

Skills You'll Need

• Cisco configuration
• Juniper configuration
• BT Connect products
• BT Global Fabric
• DWDM
• Security e.g. DDoS

Benefits

Benefits of working for BT include:

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

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.