Lead Network Technical Design Authority

TL;DR

Lead Network Technical Design Authority: Responsible for the technical delivery of transformational network projects on BT’s large public sector accounts in the UK with an accent on aligning network strategy to business strategy. Focus on creating innovative network solutions and resolving design and implementation issues.

Location: Must be comfortable with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home in Belfast, Sheffield, Leeds, or Manchester, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

What you will do

• Align customer's network strategy to their business strategy using a common methodology.
• Create standardized or customized network designs and work on specific platform designs and customer solutions.
• Design and deliver seamless network solutions to customers, working with Practice managers and Technical leads.
• Carry out pre-sales activities, planning, and implementations across a wider range of ICT Infrastructure elements (security, WAN optimization, load balancing, etc.).
• Collaboratively work with other designers and engineers to resolve design and implementation issues and provide technical consultancy for BT’s customers.
• Create innovative network solutions for customers using recognized tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• CCIE qualified or experienced CCNP aspiring to earn CCIE qualification.
• Experience in a key network delivery role for major customers with complex network solutions.
• Interpret customer needs, assessing the full requirements, identifying solutions to standard and non-standard requirements.
• Expertise in Global WAN, LAN & WLAN design for private and public sector companies.
• Strong technical background across Network Architecture layers and comfortable presenting networks and services as an integrated solution.
• Must be comfortable with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Nice to have

• Experience in creating high-quality technical designs, Customer-facing proposals, and detailed cost models.
• Experience in transition and transformation thought leadership for major customers seeking to reduce costs, remove business risks, and improve customer experience.
• Ability to explain difficult technical concepts to a variety of audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on-target annual bonus.
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate.
• World-class training and development opportunities.