Job Description
WAN Network Architect - Gain SC Clearance
Location: Solihull
Salary: £70k + Car Allowance + Bonus
You will join a global IT Consultancy who are delivering Digital Transformation to the Ministry of Defence.
The role will involve providing technical leadership within a project. You will be responsible for the network design and configuration documentation, including passing through any governance reviews, and will provide hands-on technical configuration/implementation support and ensure successful handover to service.
Your skills and experience:
* Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco and Juniper, including production of summary architecture documents, high-level and low-level design documentation.
* Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT.
* Experience in WAN routing, including MPLS, BGP, and ISIS. A good working knowledge of Juniper products and JUNOS operating system, particularly SRX and MX appliances, is preferred. Knowledge of Cisco equivalents will also be considered.
* Understanding of encryption overlays such as IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption would be beneficial.
* LAN switching experience, specifically with extensive knowledge of the Juniper EX switch platform and JUNOS operating system, as well as a basic understanding of the Cisco Switch platform and Cisco IOS.
* Demonstrable network device configuration skills, troubleshooting skills, and an effective approach to defect resolution.
* Solid understanding of the project end-to-end life cycle, from initial requirements gathering (RCTM) to Operational Acceptance into Service (AiS), including good commercial and financial awareness regarding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.
* Appreciation of how design decisions may impact the ability to provide an ongoing Managed Service, including understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLA).
* Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility, and make quick decisions. Ability to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer.
Your benefits:
* 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
* £6,000 Car Allowance
* Bonus
* Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%
* Life assurance
* Companywide incentive plans
* Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more)
* Perks at work - employee discounts
* Employee assistance programme/virtual GP
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