Network Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Remote/Flexible)

Network Infrastructure Solutions Architect (Remote/Flexible) Application Deadline: 13 July 2026 Department: Operations Employment Type: Permanent Location: UK Description This is a pivotal opportunity for a Network Infrastructure Solution Architect to join us at a defining moment in our transformation. As we reshape our operating model, this newly created role replaces legacy structures to establish a more strategic, future focused approach to infrastructure architecture. You will take ownership of infrastructure as a distinct and critical domain, ensuring it is designed, integrated, and evolved to support long term business ambition.    You will play a central role in reducing dependency on external vendors by building strong internal capability to maintain, develop, and innovate our infrastructure. As we complete major deployments and move into the next phase of maturity, your expertise will enable us to operate more independently, reduce cost, and strengthen resilience. You will work across key integration points, connecting network, IT, and operational domains to deliver a cohesive and scalable architecture.    This role offers a rare opportunity to shape how infrastructure is owned and delivered across the organisation. Your impact will be tangible, from lowering third party costs and improving efficiency, to strengthening our ability to respond to future challenges. For you, this is a chance to step into a truly strategic position, deepen your architectural influence, and leave a lasting mark on how we operate and grow.    JT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment and JT Family. We will ensure that all individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in job applications, interviews, onboarding processes and beyond. Should you require any support or assistance in making your application, please contact us at [email protected].    #LI-Remote   Key Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable, resilient network infrastructure solutions aligned to future business needs  Act as the design authority for infrastructure, providing clear ownership across systems and integration points  Build internal capability to reduce reliance on vendors and third party providers  Research, evaluate, and introduce emerging infrastructure and network technologies  Provide specialist technical expertise to stakeholders across network, IT, and operational domains  Contribute to long term infrastructure and technology strategy development  Drive cost efficiencies by reducing dependency on external suppliers and optimising solution design  Lead technical input into RFx processes, including supplier evaluation and recommendation  Strengthen infrastructure integration across the organisation to enable scalability and resilience  Support the evolution of infrastructure capabilities to enable growth, innovation, and operational independence  Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Degree in engineering, science, or equivalent practical experience   Proven experience operating as a senior network engineer or solution architect   Strong understanding of telecommunications networks, including domestic and carrier environments   Solid knowledge of PSTN, mobile networks, and their evolution   Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and software   Awareness of emerging telecommunications and digital technologies   Understanding of signalling networks and network protocols   Proficiency in architectural design tools such as Visio, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or similar   Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex systems   Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions  Benefits 26 days holiday  Health & Dental Insurance  Pension Scheme  Bonus Scheme  Fully discounted staff services or cash allowance in lieu   Co-working office spaces available for remote employees  Professional Development   Recharge Days  JT provide colleagues with an opportunity to embrace flexibility to work the hours that suit them in a location of their choice – office, home or further afield under our Hybrid Working guidelines. Through our hybrid working initiative we have diversified the ways in which we recruit, which also means that we are now able to support posts in major global locations. The benefits that are listed above are an example of those that we provide in our key locations, if you are applying from outside of these areas, please note that your compensation package might look a little different.     Our main priority is colleague wellbeing, and we hope this offers greater opportunity for a work life balance. We aim to offer this approach to all colleagues across the business, but we recognise that there are certain roles that will need to work in a specific way due to their nature, such as our colleagues working in engineering, our contact centres and our retail outlets. We are actively working with our management teams to increase flexibility wherever we can.