4 days/week at home
A little flex time
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Senior Network Technology Consultant to support the ongoing evolution of the PON network.
You will be supporting the technology decision making processes crafting and evaluating major investment proposals associated with key network and technology platforms.
Responsible for providing an internal technical strategy consultancy service to help craft the future of our network by working with key architecture, engineering, and planning functions (as well as vendors) to provide high level options, costs, and lead times at the concept evaluation/directional steer stage.
Collaborating closely with finance teams, supporting the development of investment cases, ensuring that costs and benefits are measurable, robust, and that all viable options have been considered. This strategic direction influences hundreds of millions of capital spendover 3 to 5 years within the UK fixed network.
Who we are
The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.
Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.
Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves
In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;
- Experience in developing architectural solutions within a Tier 1 carrier class network, specifically to support network access products.
- Technical expert in PON technology encompassing passive and logical FTTP architecture principles, including L2 Aggregation, XGSPON, OLTs and BNGs, with a focus on virtualisation
- Experience with and / or good theoretical knowledge of emerging technologies such as SR-MPLS
The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;
- Innovates, using new technologies to drive service and customer experience improvements across the Access Network
What's in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 90 minute interview with a technical assessment.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
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