WAN Network Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT systems integrator in the UK defence sector is seeking a WAN Network Architect. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong networking knowledge and certifications while developing solutions meeting customer requirements. Emphasis on achieving ambitious targets through collaboration and ethical practices is key.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing solid network solutions.
• Design experience using technologies from global vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Ability to create non-standard solutions (LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video).

Responsibilities

• Produce quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
• Support project and programme management with timely reporting.
• Understand project end-to-end life cycle and ensure delivery meets customer expectations.

Skills

Strong technical networking knowledge

Understanding customer requirements

Commercial and financial awareness

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification

Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos certification

Job description

Job Description

Job title: WAN Network Architect

Location: Hampshire/hybrid

Salary: £60k plus £6k car allowance and 10% bonus

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role.

I am looking for a WAN Network Architect for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems integrator operating within the Uk defence sector. You will be working for a company who’s core values centre around aspiration, trust and empathy. Ambitious targets are set that are faced with an agile approach. They act with ethics, honesty and transparency and always strive for their customers’ success and their sustainable growth.

Your experience:

•Demonstrable experience of understanding the customers business and technical requirements and issues and producing solid network solutions.

•Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g. Cisco and Juniper), including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.

•Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.

•Able to create non-standard solutions that may incorporate any of the following: LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies. Liaise with others in the Program team where solutions cross responsibility borders.

•Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle, through initial requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance into Service, including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.

•Able to support project and programme management with any reporting, and to ensure timely project delivery that meets the customers expectation.

If you’re interested in this role, please do not hesitate to send me your CV, please do not hesitate in letting me know!

Many thanks,