CareerPlan

Head of Network Architecture

Milton Keynes, England, gbFull-time£130k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the development and evolution of CityFibre's network architecture across fibre, passive infrastructure, optical and transport, core and edge networks, network services and supporting technologies.

Role type

Senior IC network architecture lead (telecommunications)

Builds

Future-proofed digital infrastructure for businesses and communities

Domain

Telecommunications / Network Infrastructure

Required skills

Network architecture design, strategy translation, roadmap planning, standards governance, technology lifecycle management, investment case support, team leadership

Preferred skills

Cloud-native network technologies, network transformation, vendor management

Technologies

Fibre, optical, transport, IP core, edge, cloud-native

Responsibilities

Lead development of network target architectures and transition roadmaps; Define and govern network architecture principles and standards; Produce and assure Network High-Level Designs; Collaborate with Network Engineering to align detailed designs; Evaluate technology options and support major investment cases; Govern network architecture delivered by vendors and partners; Build and lead a high-performing Network Architecture team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities