WAN Architect

Fujitsu - US/CA; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Site WAN Architect to design and deliver network solutions within the Defence and National Security sector. The role involves technical leadership, understanding customer requirements, and producing design documentation. Candidates should have strong networking knowledge and relevant certifications, with a preference for experience in the UK defence sector.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits options

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience in designing network solutions for customer requirements.
• Ability to produce quality technical documentation.
• Experience in the UK defence sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within project teams.
• Design and deliver medium to large network solutions.
• Ensure effective technical delivery of solutions.

Skills

Technical networking knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos

Job description

WAN Architect

Location: Basingstoke with regular travel to both customer and Fujitsu sites.

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Site WAN Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in the project delivery team, designing and delivering medium to large network solutions to enable services for our customer that are cost-effective.

We are looking for a Site WAN Architect to work on delivery opportunities within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve providing technical leadership within a project, understanding business and technical requirements, producing relevant design collateral, passing governance reviews, and ensuring effective technical delivery of the solution.

Your experience:

1. Demonstrable experience of understanding the customer's business and technical requirements and issues, producing solid network solutions.
2. Design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g., Cisco and Juniper), including producing quality technical documentation for delivery and support.
3. Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
4. Ability to create non-standard solutions involving LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber, and Security technologies. Liaising with program team members where solutions cross responsibility borders.
5. Solid understanding of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance, with good commercial and financial awareness regarding risks and dependencies.
6. Support project and program management with reporting to ensure timely delivery meeting customer expectations.
7. Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders, ownership, responsibility, and the ability to communicate calmly and concisely with the customer.
8. Ideally, previous experience working within the UK defence sector.

This role requires candidates to be eligible and willing to undergo a high level of security clearance.

Please note: It’s worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements. We are passionate about investing in your career and welcome transferable skills and backgrounds. This could be your next opportunity.

Your benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits options (e.g., increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness, and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Recruitment process

The process involves two interview stages. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Contact [e-mail] to apply through the Disability Confident scheme.

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