WAN Architect

Fujitsu; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Site WAN Architect to design and deliver sustainable network solutions within the Defence and National Security sector. The role involves technical leadership, understanding customer requirements, and producing design documentation. Candidates should have strong networking knowledge and relevant certifications. Join a diverse team that values innovation and offers flexible benefits.

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

• Experience in designing network solutions for customers.
• Ability to create solutions involving LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver medium to large network solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and produce design documentation.
• Ensure effective technical delivery of solutions.

Skills

Networking Knowledge

Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Juniper JNCIA-Design

Juniper JNCIA-Junos

Job description

WAN Architect

Location: Basingstoke, with regular travel to 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 work collaboratively within the project delivery team to design and deliver medium to large network solutions that are cost-effective and enable services for our customers.

We are seeking a Site WAN Architect to work on delivery opportunities within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role involves providing technical leadership, understanding business and technical requirements, producing design documentation, passing governance reviews, and ensuring effective technical delivery of solutions.

Your experience:

1. Understanding customer business and technical requirements; producing solid network solutions.
2. Design experience proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), including technical documentation for delivery and support.
3. Strong networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
4. Ability to create non-standard solutions involving LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cybersecurity, and Security technologies, liaising with cross-responsibility teams.
5. Understanding of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance, with commercial and financial awareness of risks and dependencies.
6. Supporting project and programme management with reporting to ensure timely delivery that meets customer expectations.
7. Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, ownership, quick decision-making, and calm, concise communication with customers.
8. Previous experience within the UK defence sector is preferred.

This role requires candidates to be eligible and willing to undergo a high level of security clearance.

Note: We encourage applications even if you do not meet all requirements. We value transferable skills and backgrounds, and this could be your next opportunity.

Your benefits:

• 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, and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Recruitment process:

Two-stage interview process. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Contact [e-mail] to apply through the Disability Confident scheme.

Our commitments:

We are recognized as a responsible and inclusive employer, a certified Disability Confident Leader, Times Top 50 for Gender Equality, Top 75 for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, and signatories of the Race at Work Charter. We are committed to UN standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

Our hybrid work environment supports diversity and inclusion, enabling you to Be Completely You. Our active inclusion networks foster innovation and support our inclusive culture.

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