IP Design Engineer

Summary

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Location London, Reading Job Family Digital & Technology Job Type Full Time Posted Date 20-Oct-2025 Ref # 69694

We have a new role for an IP Design Engineer to join our Connectivity Design Team. This is a permanent role with salary of £35,000 to £45,000.

This is a key role to deliver IP solutions against agreed design principles and technical standards to produce secure and resilient designs. Producing documents, materials and resource requirements for complex solutions that comply with architecture, security standards.

The role requires the IP Design Engineer to work closely with Core IP Engineering, Network Deployment, Delivery Management, Project management and our Internal customers like, B2B, Entertainment/TV platforms, Voice platforms, Site Exit programmes, Network capacity and planning etc.

The role would be well suited to an established IP Designer or Network Engineer/Designer, Network/Field operations background looking to move into a data/design role

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Producing design documentation to enable successful implementation of complex IP network, including end to end design schematics showing logical and physical network infrastructure.
• Delivers all aspects of the IP network design cost effectively meeting technical requirements and conforming to the Virgin Media O2 architectures & engineering standards, security requirements, topologies, management systems and processes.
• Creating physical and logical inventory records for all IP network or infrastructure that meet the required standards and timescales for production.
• Owns and presents the technical solution at meetings to scope the detailed design deliverables.

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. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person.

That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

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

• Cisco Certifications, such as Cisco CCDP, CCNA, CCNP, Juniper JNCIA etc.
• A good technical knowledge of ISP/Telecommunications product capabilities and the technical framework in which they operate
• In-depth experience of ISP or Telecommunications networks, Voice, Core IP and Optical Transport technologies, products and services.
• Understanding of IP networks and protocols, including the setting up of MPLS paths
• Experience of working with systems (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) from key vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia and Ciena
• Juniper Certifications such as JNCIA etc
• Understanding of addressing schemes, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, RIP and of signalling protocols such as RSVP and LDP.

The other stuff we are looking for 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 technical and competency interview.

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. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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