Network Architect

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector seeks a WAN Network Architect to lead projects from conception to completion. The role involves designing network architectures, engaging in hands-on configuration, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and training opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Private Medical Cover

Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies.
• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices.
• Experience managing projects from requirements to operational acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Design and document network architectures exceeding customer expectations.
• Propose and design network solutions using advanced technologies.
• Lead governance reviews for a smooth handover.

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

MPLS

BGP

ISIS

Communication

Job description

Job Description

WAN Network Architect

Industry- Defence/ Security

Location- Basingstoke (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site)

Clearance- SC & DV Clearable

The Opportunity:

The UK Government is consistently focused on enhancing security. To achieve this, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this company for more than 50 years, providing innovative solutions that strengthen Defence and Government operations, crucial for ensuring the safety of the nation.

The Role:

As a WAN Network Architect, you’ll serve as the technical leader, guiding projects from conception to completion. You will design and document network architectures that exceed customer expectations, while also engaging in hands-on configuration and implementation to ensure seamless transitions to service.

Your responsibilities include proposing and designing network solutions using advanced technologies from companies like Cisco and Juniper. You'll create architecture documents, high-level designs, and detailed configurations, and lead governance reviews for a smooth handover. Collaboration with stakeholders will be key to aligning our solutions with their business needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies, producing high and low-level design documents

• Proficient in MPLS, BGP, ISIS, with experience in Juniper SRX, MX, or Cisco equivalents

• Understanding of IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption

• Expertise with Juniper EX switches and JUNOS, basic Cisco IOS knowledge

• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices

• Experience managing projects from requirements to operational acceptance

• Understanding of design impact on Managed Services and SLAs

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Package:

• Base Salary- up to £70,000

• Car Allowance- £6,000

• Pension- 10% matched

• Bonus- 10%

• DV Bonus- 10% when obtained

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays

• Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance

• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP

• L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding

For more information please apply below or contact me directly.

Contact: 02077806706

Email: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: Shay Campbell | LinkedIn

WAN Network Architect