Network Architect

WAN Network Architect

Industry- Defence/National Security

Location- Birmingham (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site)

Clearance- SC & DV Clearable

The Opportunity:

The UK Government is consistently focused on enhancing national security. To achieve this, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this company for more than 50 years, providing innovative solutions that strengthen National Defence and Government operations, crucial for ensuring the safety of the nation.

The Role:

As a WAN Network Architect, you'll serve as the technical leader, guiding projects from conception to completion. You will design and document network architectures that exceed customer expectations, while also engaging in hands-on configuration and implementation to ensure seamless transitions to service.

Your responsibilities include proposing and designing network solutions using advanced technologies from companies like Cisco and Juniper. You'll create architecture documents, high-level designs, and detailed configurations, and lead governance reviews for a smooth handover. Collaboration with stakeholders will be key to aligning our solutions with their business needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies, producing high and low-level design documents

• Proficient in MPLS, BGP, ISIS, with experience in Juniper SRX, MX, or Cisco equivalents

• Understanding of IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption

• Expertise with Juniper EX switches and JUNOS, basic Cisco IOS knowledge

• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices

• Experience managing projects from requirements to operational acceptance

• Understanding of design impact on Managed Services and SLAs

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Package:

• Base Salary- up to £70,000

• Car Allowance- £6,000

• Pension- 10% matched

• Bonus- 10%

• DV Bonus- 10% when obtained

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays

• Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance

• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP

• L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding

For more information please apply below or contact me directly.

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LinkedIn: Shay Campbell LinkedIn

WAN Network Architect