Network Architect (SC Cleared)

Experis; Leicester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Network Architect

Leicester or Hursley - onsite

Active SC clearance required

Inside IR35

Role Overview:
Network Architect for on-premises critical national infrastructure solution leading a mix of network new build, tech refresh, and live service activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with networking infrastructure including Cisco switches, firewalls, routers, ISE, F5 load-balancers, Juniper SRX, and SolarWinds monitoring.
2. Documenting solutions into HLDs and LLDs as well as overseeing the overall network configuration management.
3. Providing Networking leadership within the organisation and for the client when required.
4. Evaluating Networking technology choices to address client requirements.
5. Promoting best practice, standardisation, security, policies, and automation.
6. Acting as a good communicator, able to communicate to deeply technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Coaching and mentoring the wider networks team.

Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of a wide range of networking concepts and technologies including:

1. IPSec - site to site
2. Layer 2 e.g. STP, VPC, VLAN, OTV
3. Layer 3 e.g. IP, VRF, OSPF, QoS, IDS, HSRP, GRE
4. F5 LTM, Big DNS (GTM)

Qualifications:
CCNP level understanding.

If this is the role for you, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. If you have not had a response within 2 weeks, please take this as you have not been successful on this occasion.