Network strategy & Architecture Consultant

Overview

In this role you help telecoms clients shape network strategy and architecture, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects. You engage with senior decision-makers, translating complex designs into strategic recommendations. You’ll balance consulting deliverables with hands-on design thinking, fostering innovative solutions. This opportunity lets you develop both technical and client-facing skills in a collaborative, globally dispersed team.

Pay / Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and family
• 25 days annual leave (plus Christmas Eve bonus)
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity initiatives
• Annual performance bonus
• PA share ownership

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to discuss network design principles and strategic benefits
• Advise on network strategy and assure designs (not low-level configurations)
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects across PA’s offerings
• Develop Ingenious solutions through analytical and creative thinking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support team development

Key requirements

• Telecoms experience in roles like network designer, manager, or architect
• Knowledge/experience with networking topics: SDN, zero trust network access, cloud networking
• Proficiency in one or more of: BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, BGP EVPN VXLAN, IPsec, MACsec, 802.1X/EAP, WiFi 802.11
• Firewall management/design knowledge (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)
• Data centre networks, micro-segmentation/fabric overlays
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication for client-facing work
• Adaptable and quick to learn new areas

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Adaptability
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Software defined networking (SDN)
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Public cloud networking

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