Network Architect

Meritus Talent; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement secure IP networks for critical national infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in network design, familiarity with monitoring tools, and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary up to £75,000, along with benefits including a bonus and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Clearance bonus of £5,000

Up to 10% annual bonus

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

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong track record of designing and supporting secure, resilient IP Networks.
• Experience producing clear high and low-level design documentation.
• Knowledge of core routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, LDP or RSVP.

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.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to colleagues within project teams.

Skills

Designing secure IP Networks

High and low-level design documentation

SNMP, Syslog familiarity

Network security knowledge

Core routing protocols knowledge

Technical communication

Job description

Overview

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.

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 £75,000
• 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.