Network Architect

CBSbutler; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency seeks an experienced International Account Manager for Defence IT and Engineering. In this hybrid role, you'll support project managers with network design while ensuring compliance and governance of the solutions. The ideal candidate has significant overseas infrastructure experience and strong technical networking knowledge. Salary can reach up to £78k plus bonuses and allowances.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be willing to go through SC and DV clearance.
• Experience with routing protocols, VPNs, and high availability.

Responsibilities

• Support Programme and Project Managers with network design.
• Define designs with Lead Architect/deputy CTO.
• Assist Network Design Engineers with operational challenges.
• Create HLD/LLD components for network solutions.
• Ensure designs meet review and governance standards.
• Provide input into customer reports.

Skills

Experience of overseas infrastructure

Design experience with industry leading technologies

Experience in requirements management

Creation of IP Addressing designs

Troubleshooting skills

Strong technical networking knowledge

Configuring Juniper and Cisco products

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position

International Account Manager - Defence IT and Engineering

Location

Bracknell, Basingstoke, Birmingham or Stevenage – whichever is closest to you

Work setup

Hybrid – 3 days on site/2 days at home

Compensation

Up to £78k plus 15% bonus, 10% DV allowance and £6k car allowance.

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change).
• Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements.
• Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges.
• Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN.
• Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of going through review and governance.
• Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Programme.

Skills Required

• Experience of overseas infrastructure and work is essential for this role.
• Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilising technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors.
• Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.
• Demonstrable experience in the creation of IP Addressing designs or in the configuration and support of said design.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.
• Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability
• Experienced in configuring Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco and Gigamon network products
• Solid understanding of customer end to end life-cycle
• Excellent communications skills (with different teams), willing to share knowledge, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions

How to apply

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert.