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Lead Network - Technical Design Authority

United Kingdom, UK Wide · Job Posted January 03, 2026
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Job Description

You will be responsible for the technical delivery of transformational network projects on one or more of BT’s large public sector accounts in the UK. You will help our customer align their Network strategy to their business strategy using a common methodology.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for the technical delivery of transformational network projects on one or more of BT’s large public sector accounts in the UK
  • Help our customer align their Network strategy to their business strategy using a common methodology
  • Creating standardized or customized network designs in a range of areas and work on specific platform designs and/or customer solutions
  • Working with our Practice managers and Technical leads to design and deliver seamless network solutions to our customers
  • Carrying 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
  • Using recognised tools and methodologies to create innovative Network solutions for our customers

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
  • Ability to explain difficult technical concepts to a variety of audiences

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

What we offer

  • 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

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