Network Architect - Defence and Security in Basingstoke

Energy Jobline ZR; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT Consultancy is seeking a Network Architect for Defence and National Security. This role involves supporting project managers with network designs and overseeing the creation and governance of key solution components. Candidates must be able to undergo SC and DV clearance. The position offers a salary between £70k and £78k, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and allowances.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus up to 15%

Clearance allowance of 10%

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Programme and Project Managers for network designs.
• Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs.
• Assist Network Design Engineers with delivery and operational challenges.
• Create and manage HLD/LLD components for specific solution areas.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and meet governance.
• Provide input into customer and Programme reports.

Skills

Design experience with leading technology vendors

Requirements management

IP Addressing design

Troubleshooting skills

Technical networking knowledge

Configuring Juniper, Cisco, and Gigamon products

Understanding of customer end to end life cycle

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Network Architect - Defence and National Security

• Salary: £70k - £78k
• 10% DV Clearance Allowance paid monthly
• Car Allowance: £6k
• 15% Bonus
• Total Compensation circa: £90k - £103k

You will join a global IT Consultancy, and help government clients through their digital transformation journey.

Clearance:

• Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role.
• Due to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK

Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change).
• Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements.
• Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges.
• Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN.
• Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of going through review and governance.
• Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Programme.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilising technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors.
• Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.
• Demonstrable experience in the creation of IP Addressing designs or in the configuration and support of said design.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.
• Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability
• Experienced in configuring Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco and Gigamon network products
• Solid understanding of customer end to end life cycle
• Excellent communications skills (with different teams), willing to share knowledge, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions

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