Senior Network Architect: Secure, Scalable SDWAN & MPLS

SSE; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, secure and scale our network systems, driving modernisation, improved visibility and stronger security across the organisation.

The role is based with a 50% requirement at Perth, Glasgow, Havant or Reading, and your day-to-day uses SD-WAN, Direct Internet Access, MPLS and Purdue-model IT/OT separation. UK Security Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of enterprise network architectures and their role in business operations.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to network security and compliance.
• Knowledge of IT and OT, Purdue levels.
• Ability to design and implement network architectures and technologies such as SDWAN, MPLS, Direct Internet Access, and Express Route.
• Advanced knowledge of network security principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable network solutions aligned with business goals.
• Ensure security and performance, monitor and optimize networks.
• Vendor and stakeholder management with third-party providers.
• Lead continuous improvement leveraging emerging technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Enterprise network architectures

Network security principles

Purdue model (IT/OT separation)

SDWAN

Tools

MPLS

Direct Internet Access

ExpressRoute

Job description

SSE is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, secure and scale our network systems, driving modernisation, improved visibility and stronger security across the organisation.

The role is based with a 50% requirement at Perth, Glasgow, Havant or Reading, and your day-to-day uses SD-WAN, Direct Internet Access, MPLS and Purdue-model IT/OT separation. UK Security Vetting is required.