Network Architect

CBSbutler Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network Architect for a 6-month hybrid contract in London. This DV cleared role demands expertise in high-level design and strategic network delivery, with opportunities to lead and mentor junior members. Candidates must be UK Nationals due to project requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to the nature of the project.
• Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design.
• Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design and Live Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic network designs and artefacts aligned with project schedules.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure system implementation alignment.
• Lead network aspects of the programme and provide technical guidance.

Skills

HLD and LLD

Network Architecture

DV clearance

Job description

Network Architect

+ Hybrid in London
+ 6 Month contract (Extensions likely)
+ DV cleared role

+£650 - £700 a day

*Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to nature of project.

Skills:

+ HLD and LLD

+Network Architecture

+DV clearance

Requirement:

Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules
* Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation.
* Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
* Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
* Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response.
* Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions, internally and externally. Understand Dependencies, Assumptions, Issues & Risks. Understand impact on costs and schedules.
* Stakeholder (Internal & External) relationships and technical management: On-site contractors, project team and Agency suppliers.
* Team Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme Primary technical (network and certain other technical aspects) Point of Contact (PoC) Provide technical guidance, governance and assurance Teach and develop junior / less experienced project team members to streamline delivery

If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] and I will get in touch.