Network Architect
A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Architect with experience in large client outsourcing service environments. Join their client-facing project teams and showcase your skills in architecting, designing, and implementing robust network solutions. As a Network Architect, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects, transitions, and due diligence exercises while leading the development of new business solutions. Starting ASAP, paying up to £95,000 per annum.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: UK Wide
Your role:
- Design, evaluate, and provide technical reviews for major network installations.
- Lead implementation activities, client support, and projects
- Contribute to transitions, due diligence exercises, and the development of new business solutions.
- Provide overall network technical strategy and leadership for clients, projects, or bids.
- Review client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements.
- Work under deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion.
Skills and experience required:
- Expert-level knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing, and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments.
- Practical experience in implementing Cisco ACI is essential.
- Familiarity with Software Defined Networks (Cisco MSO, NAE, ACI Anywhere), SD WAN (Cisco Vmanage), SD Access (DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE), Automation/Orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs), Security products (Firewalls), VMware NSX, and other NFV products.
- Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies is desirable.
- Experience with key vendors such as Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon, and Google Cloud is a plus.
Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process.