Network Architect

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company enhancing national security as a WAN Network Architect. You'll lead the design and implementation of innovative network solutions using Cisco and Juniper technologies, ensuring top-notch service transitions and stakeholder collaboration. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is a perfect opportunity for networking specialists looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Base Salary up to £70,000

Bonus of 10% when obtained

Private Medical Cover

2 x Salary Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP

Elite Training Programmes

Certification funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design using Cisco and Juniper technologies.
• Proficient in network protocols including MPLS, BGP, and ISIS.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and document network architectures exceeding customer expectations.
• Propose and design network solutions using advanced networking technologies.
• Create architecture documents, lead governance reviews, and ensure service transitions.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Juniper technologies

MPLS

BGP

ISIS

IPSec

GRE

Configuration and troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

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Location- Bracknell (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site)

The Opportunity:

The UK Government is consistently focused on enhancing national security. To achieve this, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this company for more than 50 years, providing innovative solutions that strengthen National Defence and Government operations, crucial for ensuring the safety of the nation.

The Role:

As a WAN Network Architect, you’ll serve as the technical leader, guiding projects from conception to completion. You will design and document network architectures that exceed customer expectations, while also engaging in hands-on configuration and implementation to ensure seamless transitions to service.

Your responsibilities include proposing and designing network solutions using advanced technologies from companies like Cisco and Juniper. You'll create architecture documents, high-level designs, and detailed configurations, and lead governance reviews for a smooth handover. Collaboration with stakeholders will be key to aligning our solutions with their business needs.

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies, producing high and low-level design documents

• Proficient in MPLS, BGP, ISIS, with experience in Juniper SRX, MX, or Cisco equivalents

• Understanding of IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption

• Expertise with Juniper EX switches and JUNOS, basic Cisco IOS knowledge

• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices

• Experience managing projects from requirements to operational acceptance

• Understanding of design impact on Managed Services and SLAs

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Package:

• Base Salary- up to £70,000

• DV Bonus- 10% when obtained

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover

• Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance

• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP

• L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding

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