Integration Professional

Location: Newport, MN

Onsite 5 days

 

Why BT?

We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company. At our heart we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

 

Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe, and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport.

 

Today in this fast changing, always on, digital world our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulation, and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So, if you have the drive, optimism, and resilience to help propel us forward we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that’s you and what you’re looking for, we’d love you to be part of our future.

 

Why Field Services

With customers in 180 countries, we are a leading global business communications provider. We have 17,000 people serving multinational companies, providing the services they need to create the digital transformation of their businesses.

 

Thanks to our portfolio strategy, the Cloud of Clouds, we provide high-performance, integrated, and secure network and IT infrastructure services to global customers. It means our customers can connect easily and securely to the applications and data they need, wherever they are in the world. Our Digital strategy we are moving to, will help create a better future for BT Business and our people. With a business focused around a global customer base and a portfolio of scalable repeatable solutions, supported by outstanding customer service and market-leading security.

 

To deliver it we need to focus where we can be brilliant, be more straightforward to do business with and meet customer needs with greater agility. This will help us to become a more profitable, predictable, and customer-focused business.
 

About the role

The Integration lead with a staging focus will oversee the design, configuration, testing of network infrastructure using Cisco and Juniper hardware for multiple parties or clients. They will lead a team responsible for staging environments, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and security prior to deployment.

 

Requirements and behaviour

Experience:
•    Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, configuring, and testing enterprise-level networks.
•    Proven experience with Cisco and Juniper hardware platforms, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Certifications:
•    Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Routing and Switching or Service Provider.
•    Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) in Enterprise Routing and Switching or Service Provider.
Skills:
•    Expert knowledge of network design principles and best practices.
•    Proficiency in configuring and testing Cisco and Juniper hardware for staging environments.
•    Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs).
•    Experience with network security principles and practices.
•    Effective leadership and team management skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with multiple parties or clients.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies.
•    Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
•    Knowledge of network automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
Personal Attributes:
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
•    Ability to lead and mentor team members in a coll