Chief Network Architect

This is a permanent role for a high-level network professional responsible for the overall strategy and vision for an organization's network infrastructure. This role involves developing and implementing the organization's network architecture, overseeing the design and deployment of complex network systems, and ensuring the network is reliable, secure, and scalable.
Responsibilities
+ Developing and maintaining the organization's network strategy and vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
+ Evaluating and selecting network hardware and software components, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
+ Developing and implementing network security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's data and systems from cyber threats.
+ Overseeing the design and deployment of complex network systems, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
+ Leading the network-related projects, including planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
+ Collaborating with other technology teams to integrate network systems with BSS/OSS applications and data analytics.
+ Managing network budgets, including capital and operational expenditures.
+ Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as Telecommunications Security Act.
+ Staying up to date with new network technologies, trends, and best practices and recommending changes or upgrades to the organization's network architecture.
+ Managing a team of network engineers and architects, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure they are meeting the organization's goals.
You will have a strong technical background in networking technologies and protocols, as well as extensive experience in network design and implementation. Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders effectively.

• Competitive package dependant on professional experience.


• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.


• 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.


• Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.


• We offer hybrid working - a mix of working from home and in the office.


• Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!


• 20% off your monthly line rental on EE's phone, tablet, SIM only or mobile broadband plans.


• Car financing scheme, Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)


• Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!


• Refer a friend reward scheme - a selection of great rewards to choose from!

Pre-employment checks
Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving license may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.