Job Specification: IP Design Specialist - Designer
Role Title: IP Design Specialist - Designer Location: Hybrid- Reading
Role Overview
The IP Design Specialist (Designer) will be responsible for delivering high-quality IP/MPLS network designs supporting a variety of infrastructure and customer solutions, including fixed-line and mobile services, private and hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, and wireless networks. The individual will lead the low-level design and implementation planning of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to architectural guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed, technically sound designs across LAN/WAN, SP/MPLS, Cloud Network infrastructure, and Data Centre environments.
Take ownership of LLDs (Low-Level Designs) based on high-level architecture, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and operational handover.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across IP, routing, switching, and network virtualization domains.
Conduct peer reviews and provide technical oversight to junior engineers/designers.
Engage in design validation, lab testing, and proof-of-concept activities.
Troubleshoot and support network designs through deployment and into steady-state operations.
Participate in design governance and approval forums.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Extensive experience in Service Provider and Data Centre routing/switching.
Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, QoS, and large-scale WAN/LAN design.
Deep understanding of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5 product lines.
Strong experience with on-prem and hybrid cloud networking (OpenStack/OpenShift/VMware NSX).
Experience in network automation or Scripting tools (eg Ansible, Python) is a strong plus.
Working knowledge of network telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, TACACS+).
Hands-on experience with complex network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Desirable Certifications
CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or equivalent experience.
Cloud or Automation certifications (AWS Networking, Terraform, DevNet, etc.) advantageous.
Key Attributes
Delivery-focused, technically curious, and highly motivated.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision.
Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for deployments or incident response.
