Job Description
Network Architect
5 Days On Site - either Leicester or Hursley
Duration: initially 4 months but potential for extension confirmed nearer time.
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We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that requires an SC Cleared Network Architect to join them on a major government project based in either Hursley or Leicester.
As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for on-premises critical infrastructure solutions, leading a mix of network new builds, tech refresh, and live service activities.
Responsibilities:
* Working with networking infrastructure including Cisco Switches, Firewalls, Routers, ISE, F5 load-balancers, Juniper SRX, and SolarWinds monitoring.
* Knowledge of a wide range of networking concepts and technologies including:
o IPSec - site to site
o Layer 2: STP, VPC, VLAN, OTV
o Layer 3: IP, VRF, OSPF, QoS, IDS, HSRP, GRE
o F5 LTM, Big DNS (GTM)
* CCNP level understanding.
* Documenting solutions into HLDs and LLDs as well as overseeing the overall network configuration management.
* Providing networking leadership within the organization and for the client when required.
* Evaluating networking technology choices to address client requirements.
* Promoting best practices, standardization, security, policies, and automation.
* Good communicator, able to communicate to both deeply technical and non-technical audiences.
* A good coach and mentor to the wider networks team.
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