Network Architect
At Glide, we're dedicated to providing leading, lightning-fast, and reliable connectivity solutions for students, residential developers and businesses, supported by exceptional customer service.
Glide is already the largest provider of managed internet services in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors, and we have a growing presence in the business and school marketplace. We are the UK and Ireland’s number one provider of student Wi-Fi, and we were recently ranked as the 4th best company in Data Infrastructure.
But to achieve our mission, we need your help. We're actively recruiting for a Network Architect to lead the technical design, definition and continued development of Glide Group's end-to-end network and IP architecture, including access, metro/MTB and customer premises networks.
Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!
Your passion for network architecture and innovation, together with your “can-do” attitude, will be your most important attributes. The following experience will also help:
- At least five years’ experience in a data networking leadership role, ideally within an ISP or similar service provider environment.
- Proven experience across network architecture, design and development, including Ethernet and IP data-based products and security architectures.
- Detailed knowledge of Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing and wireless networking, with experience of technologies from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, Aruba, Ruckus and Extreme.
- Strong understanding of Wi-Fi technologies and authentication methods, including 802.11n/ac/ax, 802.1X, RADIUS and captive portals, particularly in high-density or multi-dwelling environments.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical frameworks and roadmaps.
- CCNA or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00
Key Benefits: Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday, Discounted dental and gym schemes, Voucher scheme, Cycle to Work, Life assurance, Quarterly values awards, Holiday buy-back scheme
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position and can only consider candidates with an unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Your role as a Network Architect
Glide's technology solutions and unwavering focus on customer experience transform the way people live and work, and you will be a critical part of that.
As Network Architect, you will lead the technical design process for Glide Group's end-to-end network and IP architecture. You will work across Engineering, NOC, Provisioning, Project Management, Product, Support and Sales teams to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, commercially appropriate and ready for operational delivery.
A typical day might include:
- Take on New Product Introduction, accepting that the buck stops with the architecture team to implement a new product.
- Ensure that once the new product is onboarded and successfully transitioned to live, the solution is sufficiently documented to pass to technical delivery to become part of BAU
- Lead the technical internal product groups by identifying and presenting their network-impacting requirements to the service activations and the network operations teams.
- Mentor 2LS on a series of pre-agreed topics to ensure that the amount of incidents flowing to the Architect team is reduced by 90%, and continually champion this initiative.
- Lead extensive lab testing of new architectures, platforms, and firmwares
Sounds good, right? Apply now, as we are actively reviewing applications and arranging interviews.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Glide, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As a business, this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers’ needs.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please email hr@glide.co.uk.
