As a Lead Network Architect, you will help drive the strategy and shape the technology to deliver high-quality Internet connectivity via cloud-managed networks in government buildings. We want someone who will seize the challenge and own the role, with energy and a commitment to quality.
Client Details
The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda.
Description
We are looking for an exceptional Lead Network Architect to help drive the strategy and shape the technology to move this programme forward at pace. We want someone who will seize the challenge and own the role, with energy and a commitment to quality.
We are moving away from traditional enterprise networks. We're delivering high-quality Internet connectivity via cloud-managed networks in government buildings. We support thousands of civil servants to work more effectively in government offices. Building on the success of GovWifi, we want you to help us create exceptional WiFi experiences and deliver the best networking technology to support essential building functions, help other government departments deliver networks to support their business operations, and provide effective networking for physical security solutions.
We operate a range of network vendor technologies and need you to work with our suppliers and OEMs to deliver and optimise our networks. You will develop strong working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, using your influence and technical expertise to develop the optimum solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the technical strategy for delivering end-user networks in government buildings.
* Own the High-Level Design and develop cross-government standards for in-building networks.
* Develop approaches to delivering a range of networking solutions for IT, OT, and Physical Security Systems.
* Work with the GPA's supply chain to deliver and support end-user networks across the UK, supporting thousands of civil servants daily.
* Be responsible for the technical performance of the GPA's in-service networks.
* Assist in incident and problem resolution to maximise network performance.
* Explore and implement advanced networking technologies including enhanced automation and observability, SASE, improved WiFi performance, and advanced network security.
* Act as an escalation point and subject matter expert for network architects.
* Coach and mentor network architects and associate network architects.
* Lead on technical engagement both internally and externally with suppliers and customers.
* Ensure compliance with best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience & Technical skills
Essential criteria:
* Demonstrable level of experience as a Network Architect, creating high level designs for network solutions.
* Experience in designing and delivering large WiFi networks.
* A deep understanding of all network technology including WAN, LAN, WLAN, WiFi, MPLS and Firewall.
* Experience with a range of network equipment and vendor technologies.
* Evidence of working with and managing suppliers when delivering and supporting networks.
* Strong customer engagement skills.
Desirable criteria:
* Evidence of software skills or use of technologies for automation (eg, Ansible or Terraform).
* Evidence of systems engineering and solutions architecture.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Desirable:
* Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
* Meraki certifications: ECMS1 and/or ECMS2.
* AWS Solutions Architect certification.
* Gold standard: Attained, working towards, or willing to work towards Chartered status in the British Computer Society (CITP).
Job Offer
Salary: £61,700 - £67,500 (broken down as a basic salary of up to £57,000 with a non-contractual and non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of up to £10,500).
Alongside your salary, the Government Property Agency contributes on average 27% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Things you need to know:
This role can be based in any of these locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Newport (Gwent), Norwich, Nottingham, Swindon.
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