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Technical Solution Architect - Data Center Networking & WAN routing

London, London, GB💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-07
Hybrid

Core

Technical Solution Architect designing scalable data center and WAN routing solutions for enterprise customers, acting as a trusted advisor to drive technical sales and influence strategy.

Role type

Senior IC Technical Solution Architect (Data Center Networking & WAN)

Builds

Scalable data center and WAN routing architectures, Proof-of-Concept tests, technical presentations, and tender responses.

Domain

Networking, Data Center, WAN, Cloud, AI

Required skills

Data Center architecture (EVPN/VXLAN, CLOS fabrics), WAN routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, SRv6), SDN overlays, Network automation (Netconf, REST APIs, YANG, gRPC), Python scripting, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Linux

Preferred skills

HPE management solutions (Apstra, Routing Director), major networking silicon/hardware platforms (Juniper, Nokia, Arista, Cisco), English verbal and written/presentation skills, major European language skills

Technologies

EVPN, VXLAN, CLOS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, SR-TE, SRv6, MP-BGP, Netconf, REST APIs, YANG, OpenConfig, gRPC, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Apstra, Routing Director (via careerplan.io/jobs/1208973-3-technical-solution-architect-data-center-networking-wan-routing-at-hpe)

Responsibilities

Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions for data center and WAN opportunities; Build and maintain relationships with sales teams, channel partners, and product management; Support sales engineering with solution design, deep-dive presentations, and PoC tests; Disseminate thought leadership on networking innovations; Mentor junior technologists and sales engineering teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC