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We are recruiting for a Network Architect to support the ongoing evolution of the PON network.
This is a key role providing technical leadership and direction into the Virgin Media O2 organisation via platform roadmaps, strategy papers, and design standards to ensure alignment with operating challenges, regulatory need, cost pressures, product development and growth aspirations.
You will transform product & business requirements into architecture with supporting technical collateral, while working with Virgin Media O2 Engineering to steer design & modelling. You will also provide technical consultancy to Product, Programme Management & other relevant business areas to scope and onboard new initiatives.
This role is flexible on our locations across the UK
Who we are
The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.
Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.
Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves
In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;
- Experience in developing architectural solutions within an IP/MPLS, Tier 1 carrier class network
- Technical expert in IP routing within a large scale internet based carrier network, including eBGP, iBGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Multicast, EVPN & Segment Routing
- Experience with and / or good theoretical knowledge of new technologies such as SR-TE, SR-PCE & EPE
- Technical expert in PON technology encompassing passive and logical FTTP architecture principles, including L2 Aggregation & Converged Interconnect Network (CIN) with a focus on virtualisation
- Detailed knowledge of the network underlay of a distributed application architecture (Cloud-native / on-prem), and the protocols / technologies (incl. DNS, HTTP, Anycast) controlling request-routing & enabling high-availability
The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;
- Experience with a successful SDN/NFV deliverable and / or proficient understanding of virtualization architectures
What's in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 90 minute interview with a technical assessment.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
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