We’re changing it up 

We’re on a mission to build the UK’s finest digital infrastructure and unleash Britain’s potential. Together, we’re achieving incredible things. We may have big ambitions, but we never lose sight of what matters. That’s why we’ve created an open, inclusive environment where people can be themselves, where wellbeing and mental health come first, where we take a flexible approach to working, and where everyone has the chance to pursue their passions, keep learning and grow their careers. We’re changing up Britain and we’re changing up the workplace with better rewards, more opportunities to grow and the chance to make a difference to communities across the UK.  

A rewarding career 

We’re passionate about our work and we’re passionate about our people too. With a salary of up to £87,000 depending on experience, when you join the CityFibre family you’ll also enjoy benefits like 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

How can you change it up?

As our Network Architect, you’ll be accountable for the development and delivery of the active service portfolio, using skills that include system and network administration, as well as a strong project management aspect. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting architecture design, feasibility and cost studies 
• Selecting and rolling out new solutions into a full production environment
• Designing and building new active City networks
• Incrementally improving network monitoring and operational excellence
• Acting as the point of escalation for network issues from our Tier 2 NOC team

What will you bring to the role?

You’ll have extensive experience working in network architecture, as well as an excellent understanding of, and experience in the following:

• IP routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF and ISIS
• MPLS, ldp, RSVP, segment routing
• Layer 2 technologies with an emphasis on Ethernet
• Qos
• Service offerings such as l2vpn, l3vpn and vpls
• A broad range of  Layer 2 and Layer 3 equipment providers

Our unique culture 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity, we believe everyone has a voice and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Even though we come from different backgrounds and do different jobs, we’re united by The CityFibre Way - our unique code of behaviours that inspires how we think, act and work. We back each other, think smart and act fast, and we’re passionate about giving it our best to build a legacy together. 

Ready to start changing it up? Join the CityFibre family today. 

CityFibre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, family status and disability. We recognise that everyone is an individual with a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe this diversity of thought is what makes CityFibre special.