2 of 2 Contract Software-Defined Networking Jobs in the UK

Reading | Type: Contract | Rate: £600 per day Outside Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Telecoms Network Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in, Telecoms infrastructure, data centre networking , and cloud-native technologies . The successful … candidate will design, implement, and support complex, scalable, and secure telecoms infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation, virtualisation, and software-defined networking. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement data centre fabric architectures (Clos, VXLAN, EVPN, multi-domain routing, DCI, anycast, micro-segmentation). Develop and support SDN solutions including … IMS RAN architectures (e.g. C-RAN functional split models) Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP) , network resilience, and service provider architectures . Strong experience in Kubernetes , Linux networking , and container networking interfaces (CNIs). Hands-on skills in SDN overlays (VXLAN/Geneve) , network virtualisation, and service chaining. Familiarity with eBPF , telemetry , firewalling , and protocol More ❯

will make an immediate impact. Technical Experience: Advanced knowledge of Fortinet products and network security solutions Strong experience with cloud networking (especially Azure) Proficient in software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) Certifications & Qualifications: CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent More ❯