Network Solution Architect - up to+ Bonus - Ipswich

Autonomous Network Solution Architect
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Ipswich
Working Hours: 40 hours per week

A globally recognised organisation is looking for an experienced Autonomous Network Solution Architect to help shape the future of AI driven telecommunications.

This is an opportunity to define the architecture behind next generation autonomous networks, combining AIOps, Agentic AI, network automation and cloud technologies to deliver intelligent, self-managing network operations.

Working across large scale transformation programmes, you will collaborate with architects, technology partners and senior stakeholders to define target architectures, establish technical standards and drive innovation across complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities for the Autonomous Network Solution Architect:

• Define the target architecture for Autonomous Networks and AIOps platforms
• Develop architecture principles, standards, governance and reusable design patterns
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical leadership across large transformation programmes
• Design architecture supporting Autonomous Network maturity, closed loop automation and intent based operations
• Define architecture for Agentic AI, orchestration, AI reasoning and governance
• Shape data, knowledge graph and observability architectures supporting real time operational intelligence
• Produce architecture blueprints, standards and reference models
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions and proof of concepts
• Collaborate with senior business, technical and delivery stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with industry standards including TM Forum, Open APIs and Open Digital Architecture

Essential Experience for the Autonomous Network Solution Architect:

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise or solution architecture
• Strong knowledge of Autonomous Networks, network automation and operational transformation
• Experience designing AIOps or AI enabled operational architectures
• Strong understanding of OSS/BSS, network operations and service assurance
• Experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI or AI driven automation
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid cloud platforms
• Experience designing API and integration architectures
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders

Desirable Experience for the Autonomous Network Solution Architect:

• TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA)
• eTOM, SID and Open APIs
• Knowledge Graphs
• Digital Twins
• Event Driven Architectures
• Observability platforms
• AI Governance

If you are interested in the Autonomous Network Solution Architect position, please apply in the immediate instance.