Network Architect

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Network Architect for a contract role. This position requires the candidate to provide high-level and low-level designs and to technically lead network projects. Candidates must have extensive experience in networking and firewalls, as well as relevant certifications. This role is 100% remote and requires active SC clearance. The position offers a chance to support significant projects in the Defence sector, engaging in technical leadership, documentation, and team mentoring.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in network environments including LAN, WAN, and Data Centre.
• Experience with mainstream Firewall platforms for 9+ years.
• Proven architecture/design authority in large scale client projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect and document network solutions, leading their implementation.
• Technically lead network projects and deliver architecture tasks.
• Mentor team members and provide technical support on issues.

Skills

Network design

Technical leadership

Firewall management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Network certification (CCNP or equivalent)

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Job description

Job Description: Network Architect

This is a detailed job description for a contract role as the UK Architecture Team Leader, fulfilling the function of a Network Architect within the UK Secure account supporting a Defence sector client.

Role & Project Summary

The services are required on a Time and Materials basis for approximately 6 months. This role is essential to assist with peak load requirements.

Job Title and Information

• Job Title: UK Architecture Team Leader (Network Architect)
• Location: 100% Remote
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Off-payroll working rules apply).
• Project Focus: Providing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) services to support the Blake Account.

Key Services and Role Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Documentation:
  • Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation.
  • Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design (HLD's and LLD's) documentation for network solutions.
  • Guide documentation through internal and customer approval processes.
  • Create hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) to meet solution requirements.
• Technical Leadership & Delivery:
  • Technically lead network projects, ensuring that the customer's requirements are met.
  • Deliver network architecture project tasks with skills in Switching, Routing, and Firewalls.
  • Work closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions.
• Support & Mentoring:
  • Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members.
  • Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities.
• Portfolio Knowledge & Consultancy:
  • Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the DXC Portfolio of network Products and Services.
  • Provide 'soft' consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our customers.
  • Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the network aspects of common product sets and technologies.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Experience Length: Nine or more years of experience in networks, including LAN, WAN, Remote Access, and Data Centre environments.
  • Firewall Experience: Nine or more years of experience with mainstream Firewall platforms.
  • Certification: Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent.
  • NG Firewalls: Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level.
  • Architecture Experience: Experience as Architecture/Design authority for large scale client projects.
  • Cloud Knowledge: Good Public/Private and Hybrid Cloud knowledge.
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly Advantageous Experience:
  • Experience in one of more of the following would be highly advantageous: Aruba Fabric Composer, VXLAN, NSX-T, AWS, MS Azure.
• Soft Skills & Other Qualifications:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a high level of autonomy.
  • Project management skills and skilled in time, priority and task management.
  • Leadership ability to effectively lead a team.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with customers and technical teams.