CACI Network Services
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Jan 17, 2021
Full time
CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities. Job Purpose Lead the Solution Consulting team, embedding the strategic direction, solving complex issues and continually seeking creative opportunities for innovation. Role Notes: This is a senior hire within our Telcos space. Capability: Solutions Development, Telco Strategy, Architecture and Solutions Technology: Multiple Network Technologies eg DWDM, SD-WAN Certification: TOGAF, ITIL and preferable PMI/Prince 2 Essential Relevant educational and/or professional qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience (such as Masters in Computer Science, Chartered IT Professional, TOGAF, COBIT) Demonstrable experience in a senior technology consulting role in a large scale, diverse, customer centric organisation. Provide examples of working at the earliest stages of solution development in situations with high levels of ambiguity bringing structure and clarity to enable the team to create compelling solutions and services. The ability to gain an understanding of the needs, demands and preferences of stakeholders through direct interaction and translate this into solutions aligned to a strategy. Confident in communicating complex and technical ideas to technical and senior business colleagues bringing clarity in an unambiguous way. Extensive demonstrable experience in defining, developing and documenting telecommunications strategy, architecture and solutions. A broad understanding of the Software Defined Networking market and the difference in vendor technologies with in-depth knowledge of at least two of the leading SD-WAN vendor solutions. Demonstrable ability to forge technical and professional relationships at senior levels internally and externally. Organisational skills to manage priorities and progress initiatives in a Matrix stakeholder environment where direct line management responsibility is absent. Desirable Qualified in Telecommunications and IT delivery best practices (PMI, PRINCE2, ITIL) Knowledge of telecommunications technology and products including wholesale services, DWDM, Ethernet, MPLS VPNs and enterprise services; LAN, WLAN, Unified Communications, Security, Software Defined Networking and 3G/4G mobile technologies. Knowledge of telecoms within the rail or transport industry sector. Demonstrable knowledge of commercial engagement processes and best practice when working with 3rd parties to procure infrastructure, products and services. Ability to think and act strategically to negotiate complex arrangements and positively influence outcomes within a corporate and/or utilities governance environment. Can balance and justify commercial implications equally as well as technological concepts. Training CACI Network Services develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development options such as certified training courses, workshops, technical conferences, boot camps, on-line training and much more. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced networking hardware in the industry as well as development of your abilities and talents to become one of the best in the field. Rewards and Benefits In return you will be awarded with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your career and skills within a growing company.