Network Architect

CBSbutler Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legacy Technologies Network Architect to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to work within the secure Defence and National Security sector, where you will leverage your expertise in legacy circuit-switched networks and TDM technologies. You will be responsible for designing and implementing network solutions, ensuring reliable data transmission, and maintaining security protocols. If you possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of project life cycles, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with legacy circuit-switched and point-to-point networks.
• Solid understanding of network design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Produce design collateral and support configuration and implementation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure effective service handover.

Skills

Legacy circuit-switched networks

TDM networks design and implementation

Router and switch configuration

SDH, WDM, ATM, Frame-Relay knowledge

QoS implementation

Network security measures

Troubleshooting network issues

Technical documentation production

Project life cycle understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Network Architect

+Permanent opportunity

+On site in Birmingham

+SC cleared role

+£70,000 plus £6k car plus 10% bonus

We are looking for a Legacy Technologies Network Architect to work on delivery opportunities taking place within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring effective handover to service.

Experience:

• Familiarity with legacy circuit-switched networks and point-to-point connectivity
• Experience and skills in designing and implementing TDM networks, including TDM multiplexers, demultiplexers, and synchronization techniques
• Experience and skills in configuring and managing routers, switches, and other network devices for both point-to-point and packet-switched networks.
• Knowledge and experience of SDH, WDM, ATM and Frame-Relay, circuit to packet emulation (CTP) including limitations and constraints, particularly in respect of timing, and layer 2 connectivity solutions.
• Implementing QoS to manage bandwidth and ensure reliable data transmission, especially for real-time applications such as VoIP.
• Implementing relevant security measures such as encryption, authentication, and secure routing protocols
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in both point-to-point and packet-switched networks
• Familiarity with older networking equipment and software used in point-to-point networks
• Demonstrable design experience including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
• Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle.
• Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders, good team player, and good experience of the defence sector.

If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] and I will get in touch.