Network Architect

Meritus; England; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a skilled Network Architect to design and implement secure, resilient IP networks. The ideal candidate will possess documentation expertise and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary up to 72,000

Clearance bonus of 5,000 after obtaining DV

Up to 10% annual bonus

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer)

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and supporting resilient IP network systems.
• Ability to create high and low-level design documentation.
• Familiarity with SNMP, Syslog, or similar monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed network designs for complex IP environments.
• Build and implement solutions based on design specifications.
• Act as a point of escalation for technical support issues.
• Work directly with customers to translate their needs.
• Guide colleagues within project teams on technical matters.
• Ensure proper documentation of solutions for support.

Skills

Designing secure IP networks

Documentation of network designs

Network monitoring tools knowledge

Network security understanding

Core routing protocols knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco technologies

Job description

Overview

MERITUS are working with a leading Defence consultancy looking for a Network Architect to join a highly secure, fast-paced environment supporting critical national infrastructure projects.

This is a varied role where you'll be involved from initial design right through to implementation and support. You'll take ownership of both high-level and low-level designs, work with technologies from leading vendors, and provide third-line support when required. Alongside the technical delivery, you'll also guide and support colleagues, helping to set the direction for project work.

If you're confident in designing and building secure network systems and enjoy working in a team where innovation and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential for this role - either already held or eligible to be obtained.

The role is based on client site in Hemel Hempstead.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and deliver detailed high and low-level network designs for complex IP environments.
• Build and implement solutions using technologies such as Cisco.
• Act as a point of escalation for third-line support on challenging issues.
• Work directly with customers to understand needs and translate them into workable solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to colleagues within project teams.
• Ensure solutions are properly documented and can be effectively supported once deployed.

Skills Required

• Strong track record of designing and supporting secure, resilient IP networks.
• Experience producing clear high and low-level design documentation.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SNMP, Syslog or similar.
• Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS and IPS.
• Knowledge of core routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, LDP or RSVP.
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical detail to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Salary up to 72,000
• Clearance bonus of 5,000 to be paid upon obtaining DV clearance
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer)
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• flexible working hours

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Architect role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.