Network Architect Job
Join a talented multidiscipline engineering team in building and maintaining critical network infrastructure for the MoD. As Networking Technical Lead, you will be responsible for network design, producing configuration documentation, and conducting governance reviews. Additionally, you will provide hands-on support for technical configuration, implementation, and service handover processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce comprehensive high and low-level design documentation.
* Conduct governance reviews and provide hands-on support for technical configuration, implementation, and service handover processes.
* Expertise in WAN routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, IS-IS) and knowledge of IPsec, GRE, and encryption.
* Familiarity with Juniper products (SRX, MX) and JUNOS OS, along with extensive experience in LAN switching (Juniper EX and Cisco switches).
* Demonstrated network operations, troubleshooting abilities, and understanding of the networking service lifecycle from requirements to implementation.
Requirements:
* Sole British UK National holding SC or DV clearance.
* 10+ years in networking, with at least 3 years in a design or architect role.
* Proven experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies, supported by certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Cisco), and JNCIS-ENT (Juniper).
* Strong networking knowledge and effective in customer-facing roles.
Benefits:
* Up to £70,000 base salary.
* 10% DV Bonus if holding DV clearance.
* Annual Bonus: 10%.
* Car Allowance: £6,000.
* Pension: 10% Double matching contributions.
* Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover.
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays.
* Life Assurance: 2x salary life assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Virtual GP services.
* L&D: Elite training programs and opportunities to gain professional certifications.