Network Architect

Here at AllPoints Fibre we are committed to delivering amazing service experiences to our customers, partners and colleagues. To help us achieve our ambitious plans, delivering a full fibre, national wholesale network to the UK, we are expanding our Network team. We are seeking a Network Architect to help us develop our network architecture and design in line with our our business strategy.

Joining our CTO office, this key new role will have accountability for design approach, technical solution design & documentation, on network infrastructure and network product design

The role will suit someone with deep knowledge of Network Engineering/Architecture and a demonstrable career background in Telco/Service Provider. Our key offices are in Exeter and Reading so availability to travel to either office when required is preferred.

What You Will Be Doing...

The Network Architect will contribute to the design and strategy of the APFN Network Infrastructure working within the Networks function of the CTO office. The role will have accountability for design approach, technical solution design & documentation, on network infrastructure and network product design. You will be collaborating within the Networks function and with other APFN teams, also contributing to project delivery, technology development and R&D.

• Contributing to the network infrastructure design and strategy
• Analysing network technologies and making recommendations to influence technical direction.
• Reviewing, maintaining, and improving network standards to ensure they continue to meet best practice guidelines and are fully documented.
• Technical design and high level / low level documentation across core, distribution and access including optical network
• Engineering build and operational support, providing hands-on expertise and excellent documentation
• Design and documentation for complex networks, including system components to support the current, transformation and future APF needs
• Collaborating to optimise network and network systems for resilience, performance, security and scalability
• Engaging with the systems and project teams, to ensure solutions are functional and tested End to End, with documented dependencies.
• Interface with BSS/OSS Systems development teams to enable the orchestration and integration of the Network OSS platform with vendor OSS and other network systems (including Network OLT, BNG, RADIUS, DHCP, etc)
• Drive the components of technology pertinent to successful execution of the Technology Group objectives.
• Ensure systems and solutions are developed, acquired or deployed with commercial and financial responsibility.
• Drive efficiency through use of automation tooling, scripting, etc.
  
  

About You

You will be a subject matter expert in next generation routing and optical networking across core, distribution and access technologies, subscriber management & associated technologies. And have a background in ISP network architecture, network protocols and technologies, adept at detailed analytics and problem solving.

Technologies We Are Working With

• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) & IPv4/IPv6
• MPLS, BGP-LU / Seamless etc
• Subscriber management (Juniper BNG) & associated technologies (RADIUS, DHCP, etc)
• CGNAT
  
  

The Benefits At APF...

At AllPoints Fibre, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day to day expenses such as eye care.... we will even pay for you to get a massage!

Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.

Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending.

About Us

Established in 2021, AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network.

APFN is now a leading wholesale provider of full-fibre broadband solutions, dedicated to transforming the digital landscape by delivering ultra-fast, dependable, and affordable internet services to businesses and homes across the UK. We are committed to, providing exceptional customer service, creating innovative products and services and lead of sustainability.

We have set ourselves the goal to become the best place to work, we recognise that our people are at the heart of what we do - join us on our journey to become the UK’s most recommended way to connect!

Next steps

If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forwards to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.

One last thing...

AllPoints Fibre value diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Help us create a secure, inclusive digital world where diversity fuels innovation; your vision, your voice, and your skills have a place here!

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application.