Network Architect

Fujitsu; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Site WAN Architect who will design and deliver network solutions for the Defence and National Security sector. You'll work collaboratively in the project delivery team, providing technical leadership and ensuring effective solution delivery. Applicants with a strong networking background and industry certifications are encouraged to apply, even if all requirements aren't met.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension with double matching contributions

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing network solutions for multiple vendors.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and customer requirements.
• Preferred experience within the UK defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver network solutions for customers in the Defence sector.
• Produce technical documentation and ensure effective delivery.
• Support project management with reporting and customer communication.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Communication

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP or Juniper JNCIA

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

VPN

Cybersecurity technologies

Job description

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Location: Basingstoke - regular travel to both customer and Fujitsu sites.

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Site WAN Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in the project delivery team, designing and delivering medium to large network solutions to enable services for our customer that are cost-effective.

We are looking for a Site WAN Architect to work on delivery opportunities within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve providing technical leadership within a project, understanding business and technical requirements, producing relevant design collateral, passing governance reviews, and ensuring effective technical delivery of the solution.

Your experience:

• Understanding the customer's business and technical requirements, producing solid network solutions.
• Design experience proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global network vendors (Cisco and Juniper), including producing quality technical documentation.
• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
• Ability to create non-standard solutions involving LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber, and Security technologies. Collaborate with others where solutions cross responsibility borders.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance, with good commercial and financial awareness regarding risks and dependencies.
• Supporting project and programme management with reporting to ensure timely delivery that meets customer expectations.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, ownership, responsibility, and decision-making ability. Calm and concise communication with the customer.
• Previous experience within the UK defence sector is preferred.

This role requires willingness and eligibility to undergo high-level security clearance.

Please note: It’s still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements. We are passionate about investing in your career, and transferable skills/backgrounds are welcome. This could be your next opportunity.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension with double matching contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits (additional holidays, travel, dental, critical illness, etc.)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP