We are partnered with a reputable global consultancy that are looking for a Network Architect to work on a very exciting LONG-TERM PROJECT in the retail sector. Please note that this is an URGENT requirement so please apply promptly to avoid missing out.
Role: Domain Architect – connectivity
Rate: Up to £500 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Coventry, UK
Style: Hybrid
Duration: 6 months (initially – view to extend)
Role Description
The successful candidate will provide technical oversight and direction to a team of onshore and offshore network engineers supporting engineering works on the distributed estate for a national UK retailer. This will involve identification of growth opportunities, supporting ongoing transformation programmes and business-driven initiatives as well as ensuring network tools and infrastructure is maintained to drive excellent service levels.
Key responsibilities
* Network design, technology evaluation, implementation, Security management, performance optimization, documentation and reporting
* Perform network modelling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures
* Technical Design Authority on behalf of the client for assurance of the high- and low-level designs covering security, contractual and service considerations
* Responsible for holding third parties to account for technical and operational aspects of the design
* Provide technical and thought leadership as well as strategic oversight to assure business outcomes are delivered by the solution
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with client and third-party vendor stakeholders
* Help translate business requirements into technical solutions
* Ensure integration of the third-party solutions into existing technology and business systems
* Guide and mentor technical development in the engineering & Service team
* Provide and review design documentation
* Creating and implementing an overall technical architecture roadmap and strategy that maximizes the return on technology investment, reduces technical debt
* Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others.
* Coach and mentor network architects and Senior Network SME to become Network architects
* Strategic and outward focus, understanding of industry trends/threats/opportunities, history and best practice
* A full stack background that has a good understanding of hosting implications for network solutions as well as a focus on service and commercial implications
* Able to define and participate in RFPs and product selection with great business analysis skills and able to translate business outcomes to technical requirements
Key Skills:
* Experience with a nation-wide retail environment
* Knowledge of Cisco SDWAN and Mitel VOIP technologies
* Excellent understanding of Aruba networking products and solutions
* Understanding of Cloud Firewalls & Security solutions
* Ability to construct and document end to end designs for networking solutions
* Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
* Good subcontractor management skills
* Ability to provide assertive leadership and feedback to senior stakeholders
* Awareness of market and industry trends and alternative products
* be a strategic thinker who can communicate network concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and we will contact you to discuss it further.
Yilmaz Moore
Senior Delivery Consultant
London | Bristol | Amsterdam