At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver large-scale platforms for critical network environments.
- Company: Join a leading telecom company with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national connectivity while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in infrastructure architecture and strong knowledge of VMware and Kubernetes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Req ID: 55313
Job Function: Business Services & Operations
Division: Openreach
Job Location: GB Ipswich - B01 Adastral Pk
Advertised Salary: Competitive plus benefits.
Location – Ipswich - Hybrid working 3 office days per week required.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design and deliver large-scale platforms supporting one of the UK’s most critical network environments. You’ll work across data centre infrastructure, virtualisation, containerisation and Operating systems to build secure, scalable and highly available systems that underpin national connectivity services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design enterprise infrastructure platforms (compute, storage, networking, virtualisation)
- Architect high-availability and scalable systems in on‑premise environments
- Integrate Kubernetes / container platforms with core infrastructure services
- Produce HLD/LLD designs and define architecture standards
- Provide technical leadership across engineering, delivery and operations teams
- Support complex troubleshooting, performance optimisation and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
- Infrastructure Architecture / Platform Engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of VMware (ESXi, NSX, vSAN, VCF)
- Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, container platforms
- Strong Linux OS (OL, RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES) administration
- Strong knowledge of securing data centre infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, and operating systems
- Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, firewalls)
- Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bash, PowerShell)
- Understanding of high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery
Desirable
- Experience with EMS/NMS, SDN, or telecom networks
- Exposure to large‑scale distributed systems
- Knowledge of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
Benefits
- Tailored benefits include: 10% on target annual bonus
- Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- Market‑leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
- Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay
- Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
- Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
- Holiday purchase scheme
EEO Statement
We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community.
Infrastructure Architect (Platform & Network Systems) in Ipswich employer: Openreach
At Openreach, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Ipswich, our hybrid working model allows for a balanced lifestyle while providing tailored benefits such as a competitive bonus scheme, access to private healthcare, and generous parental leave. We are committed to employee growth, offering opportunities to lead in cutting-edge infrastructure projects that support the UK's connectivity, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
