- Company Name
- Flint UK Technology Services
- Job Title
- IP Architecture & TSA Security Design Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** IP Architecture & TSA Security Design Specialist
**Role Summary:**
Senior network architect leading design, standards, and strategic direction for IP/MPLS, hybrid cloud, and next‑gen mobile infrastructures. Works cross‑functionally with product, infrastructure, and executive teams to align architecture with business goals and drive innovation.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver high‑level network designs that support enterprise architecture and growth initiatives.
- Champion design standards, patterns, and reusable components across all networking domains.
- Evaluate emerging technologies/vendor solutions and recommend adoption.
- Mentor and guide design teams, ensuring best practices and quality.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead IP network architecture across LAN/WAN, MPLS core, cloud networking, and virtualized network functions (VNF/CNF).
- Develop and govern High‑Level Designs (HLDs) aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with CTO, product, and infrastructure leaders on architectural blueprints and long‑term roadmaps.
- Serve as SME for SDN, NFV, service chaining, and cloud‑native networking.
- Define and enforce network design standards, patterns, and reusable components.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to support innovation.
- Lead cross‑functional design assurance and technical steering groups.
**Required Skills:**
- Senior expertise in service‑provider routing, large‑scale MPLS, BGP, and multitenant network design.
- Proven experience architecting traditional and cloud‑based (OpenStack, AWS, Azure) networking.
- Deep knowledge of modern architectures: microservices, API‑driven platforms, DevOps integration.
- Strong understanding of enterprise security and network segmentation practices.
- Hands‑on with network automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Python, Netconf/YANG, REST APIs).
- Excellent strategic thinking, technical documentation, and stakeholder communication.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- CCIE/JNCIE/SRA or comparable senior routing/ switching certification required.
- TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification strongly preferred.
Londonreading, United kingdom
On site
13-01-2026