Network Architect - SC Eligible

Network Architect

A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Architect with experience in large client outsourcing service environments. Join their client-facing project teams and showcase your skills in architecting, designing, and implementing robust network solutions. As a Network Architect, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects, transitions, and due diligence exercises while leading the development of new business solutions. Starting ASAP, paying up to £95,000 per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: UK Wide

Your role:

• Design, evaluate, and provide technical reviews for major network installations.
• Lead implementation activities, client support, and projects
• Contribute to transitions, due diligence exercises, and the development of new business solutions.
• Provide overall network technical strategy and leadership for clients, projects, or bids.
• Review client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements.
• Work under deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion.

Skills and experience required:

• Expert-level knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing, and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments.
• Practical experience in implementing Cisco ACI is essential.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Networks (Cisco MSO, NAE, ACI Anywhere), SD WAN (Cisco Vmanage), SD Access (DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE), Automation/Orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs), Security products (Firewalls), VMware NSX, and other NFV products.
• Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies is desirable.
• Experience with key vendors such as Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon, and Google Cloud is a plus.

Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process.