Hybrid Solutions Architect, Cisco SDWAN

at BT Group

• Job title: Solutions Architect, Cisco SDWAN
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Customer Solutions Design Specialist designing secure digital solutions for BT's business customers. Leading innovative projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers to design and deliver innovative, fit‑for‑purpose digital solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, build trust, and align solutions to their priorities.
• Simplify technical complexity and communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Take full ownership of the end‑to‑end solution architecture lifecycle—from requirements gathering to solution readiness.
• Ensure designs meet security, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, influencing better ways of working and enabling high‑quality outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships to support shared team and customer goals.

Requirements

• Advanced solution architecture experience, designing solutions aligned to enterprise architecture and integration standards.
• Strong capability in solution design, service delivery optimisation, requirements gathering, and system design.
• Proven ability to manage change, define technology strategy, and collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience in risk management, technology deployment, regulatory compliance, and configuration management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to develop compelling proposals.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, business analysis, and product roadmap development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Specialist Technical Expertise: Cisco SD‑WAN (advanced proficiency), Cisco WLAN, Cisco ACI Data Centre Technologies, Cisco NEXUS

Benefits

• 10% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop