IP Network Solutions Architect - Service Provider

Senior Solutions Architect - First EMEA Hire (Service Provider Networks)

Location: UK / Ireland (Remote-first, with occasional travel to Amsterdam)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Compeitive base + Bonus + Equity

About the Opportunity

We're working with an innovative, venture-backed network infrastructure scale-up that's changing how telcos build and automate large-scale IP networks.
They've just secured a major Tier 1 Service Provider client in Europe, and they're now hiring their first Solutions Architect in EMEA to support and expand this relationship.

This is a technical consulting and customer-facing role - perfect for someone who knows the ins and outs of Service Provider networking and enjoys working closely with clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting a newly signed Tier 1 telecom client on architecture, integration, and technical delivery

• Running pre-sales discovery, network design, and solution validation (POCs, demos, etc.)

• Acting as a key technical advisor during implementation and beyond

• Collaborating closely with product and engineering to relay customer feedback and prioritise feature requests

• Helping define processes and frameworks for future EMEA growth

• Occasionally visiting the client in Amsterdam for workshops and relationship-building

What We're Looking For

We're not looking for enterprise IT consultants or software developers. We need someone who understands how telco-grade data networks work at scale.

Must-Have Experience:

• Service Provider (SP) IP Networking - You've worked with or for telecom providers (e.g. BT, Vodafone, COLT, DT, etc.) on routing, switching, or transport networks

• Strong pre-sales or solutions architecture background with a customer-facing mindset

• Deep understanding of protocols: BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN

• Hands-on experience with platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or Nokia

• Confident in front of both network engineers and senior technical stakeholders

• Based in the UK, Ireland, or EMEA - and open to occasional travel to Amsterdam

Bonus Points For:

• Experience designing or deploying large IP/MPLS backbones or Metro Ethernet networks

• Exposure to white-box networking, NOS development, or network automation

Why Join?

• Be the first hire in Europe - shape the company's presence from day one

• Work on a high-impact Tier 1 production deployment

• Collaborate with top-tier engineering and product leaders

• Build lasting relationships with major telecom players

• Enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative remote-first culture

• Receive a strong base salary + performance bonus + meaningful equity

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 0203 854 8637 send an up to date CV via the link provided.

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