Network Architect

Network Architect - SC Cleared

Location: Basingstoke

Permanent

Description of project:

If you're an experienced network engineer looking for progression, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our client is looking for new Network Architects, at varying levels of technical ability and experience, to join their existing dynamic Networks Capability. The jobholder will work closely with the Solution Owners to produce design documentation on a wide variety of network solutions which vary in size and complexity.

This is a fast paced environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability. The work is challenging, but overall it is extremely rewarding. You will work with the latest technology developing ground breaking solutions to everyday problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs;

Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements;

Take ownership of HLD/LLD components for specific key areas i.e. DNSIP, Wireless, NTP, Data Centre LAN, LAN Migration;

Liaise with Network Architects to ensure that the designs produced by Network Architects are conformant with those produced as part of the WAN solution.

Mandatory Skills:

Juniper and Cisco experience

Juniperand Cisco accreditations

Firewalls specifically Juniper SRX range, and Cisco ASA Next Generation.

Routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF.

Other network protocols such as TCP and UDP.

SVI/RVI design and configuration.

SNMPv3, Syslog, NTP design and configuration.

AAA design and configuration.

Access lists configuration.

VRF and VLAN design and configuration.

IP Addressing design.

Remote Access solutions i.e. Cisco AnyConnect, Pulse Secure.

VPN design

Network troubleshooting

Passive infrastructure - i.e. OM3 fibre, 62.5 /50 micron, fibre termination types

Desirable skills:

DNS and IPAM knowledge.

Design of network within virtualized infrastructure.

VMware NSX.

Active Directory/DHCP services.

Encryption devices, CAPs assured products such as Catapan.

DWDM services.

Network Management toolsets.

Due to the nature of the role, the person has to be SC or DV Cleared prior to start, or be willing to get SC Clearance.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.