Network Architect (2 positions)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking two Network Architects. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and should have experience with Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto technologies. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. This role offers an opportunity to work with significant government partners and contribute to vital projects in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for SC clearance required.
• Previous experience with Cisco, Aruba or equivalent networking technologies.

Skills

Cisco Routing and switching

Aruba switching AOS-S & CX

Palo Alto Firewalls

VPN Technologies

Wireless LAN Architecture

Cisco/Aruba including Multizone

Education

CCNP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a significant commercial partner of the UK government in their search for two Network Architects to join their Newcastle based team supporting a central government organisation.

We require individuals to be eligible for SC clearance for this role, however we can typically have people starting at a lower level of clearance, so there should be no additional delay in starting as a result of this.

Technical environment

The technical environment for this role is very broad, including Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto kit, as detailed below. We are happy to consider candidates with experience using other vendor\'s equivalents.

• Cisco Routing and switching, inc. 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K
• Equivalent level in: Aruba switching AOS-S & CX, on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX10K platforms
• Palo Alto Firewalls, PAN-OS 10.x VPN Technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto plus Cloud platforms AWS/Azure
• Wireless LAN Architecture, VPN- VXLAN, NSX-T, NAC, ZTNA, VMWare/VxRail, Aruba Clearpass
• Cisco/Aruba including Multizone, Aruba Central On-Prem General Network Protocols - OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree, IPSec

We also required CCNP or an equivalent qualification.

Requirements

• CCNP or an equivalent qualification.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.