Legacy Technologies Network Architect

Fujitsu; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legacy Technologies Network Architect to join their team in Birmingham. This role involves designing and implementing network solutions that enhance service delivery within the secure Defence and National Security sector. You will collaborate with diverse teams to understand business requirements, produce design documentation, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. With a focus on legacy technologies, this position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while contributing to a sustainable future. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension with double matching contributions

Life assurance

Company-wide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with legacy technologies and their implementation.
• Strong design skills for network solutions in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions for Defence and National Security.
• Provide hands-on configuration and support for network devices.

Skills

Legacy circuit-switched networks

TDM networks design and implementation

Router and switch configuration

SDH, WDM, ATM knowledge

Quality of Service (QoS) implementation

Security measures (encryption, authentication)

Troubleshooting network issues

Technical documentation

Project lifecycle understanding

Strong communication skills

Job description

Legacy Technologies Network Architect

Location: Birmingham (BIR23) - Travel to other Fujitsu and customer sites will be required.

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Legacy Technologies Network Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, designing and implementing medium to large network solutions and changes that enable cost-effective services for our customers.

We are seeking a Legacy Technologies Network Architect to work on delivery opportunities within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your responsibilities will include understanding business and technical requirements, producing design documentation (including passing governance reviews), providing hands-on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring smooth handover to service.

Experience:

• Familiarity with legacy circuit-switched networks and point-to-point connectivity
• Design and implementation skills in TDM networks, including multiplexers, demultiplexers, and synchronization techniques
• Configuration and management experience with routers, switches, and other network devices for point-to-point and packet-switched networks
• Knowledge of SDH, WDM, ATM, Frame-Relay, and circuit to packet emulation (CTP), including limitations and constraints, especially regarding timing and layer 2 connectivity
• Implementing QoS to manage bandwidth and support real-time applications like VoIP
• Security measures such as encryption, authentication, and secure routing protocols
• Diagnosing and resolving issues in both point-to-point and packet-switched networks
• Experience with older networking equipment and software used in point-to-point networks
• Proven design experience with quality technical documentation for delivery and support
• Understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Strong communication skills with multiple stakeholders, team-player attitude, and experience in the defence sector

Please note: Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills and backgrounds in Legacy Technologies and see this role as a potential next step in your career.

This role requires high-level security clearance. Please visit National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK for more information.

Your benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension with double matching contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Company-wide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits (additional 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 essential criteria. Contact [e-mail] to apply through the Disability Confident scheme.

Achieve together: We are recognized as a responsible and inclusive employer, certified as a Disability Confident Leader, ranked in the Times Top 50 for Gender Equality, Top 75 for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and committed to the UN standards for LGBTI+ and the Race at Work Charter. We promote diversity and inclusion through active community networks.

We are people-centric: Our hybrid work environment supports you to Be Completely You. Our inclusive networks reflect our commitment to diversity and support our innovative approaches.

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