Network Architect

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement secure network systems and provide third-line support. Candidates must have a proven track record in network design and security, and be eligible for Developed Vetting clearance. The role offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and excellent benefits including flexible working hours.

Benefits

Salary up to £72,000

Clearance bonus of £5,000

Up to 10% annual bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong track record in designing and supporting secure IP networks.
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create high and low-level network designs for IP environments.
• Build solutions using Cisco technologies.
• Act as a point of escalation for third-line support.
• Work closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Guide and provide technical direction to project teams.
• Document solutions effectively for support.

Skills

Designing secure and resilient networks

Creating high and low-level design documentation

Using monitoring tools like SNMP

Understanding network security principles

Knowledge of core routing protocols

Effective communication skills

Tools

Cisco technologies

Job description

Network Architect | Defence Consultancy | Hemel Hempstead | Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus | DV Clearance Eligibility Required

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.