Defence jobs in United Kingdom

WAN Network Architect

Location: Basingstoke or Bracknell

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in the project team, designing, and delivering medium to large network solutions to enhance services for our customers that meet their operational needs.

We are looking for a WAN Network Architect to work on delivery opportunities taking place within the secure Defence and National Security sector. The role will involve collaboratively providing network solutions and services, both within and accessing multiple technical towers (i.e. Networks, Infrastructure, Security etc.) that meet the network requirements on secure DNS projects.

You will ensure that the network requirements within projects are adhered to; you will own and/or contribute to solution document deliverables, ensuring that these are produced to a high-quality standard, including appropriate governance (this includes high and low-level designs, BoMs, Operational Maintenance Guides); you will carry out any prototyping or POC as required; you will provide technical leadership, design input, and guidance for your area of expertise to projects and other teams as requested; you will support the project management function in terms of planning and estimating, and reporting.

Your transferable skills and experience:

1. Experience and understanding of working on secure projects (holding relevant security clearance) within Defence and Government environments.
2. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of cross tower architectures (Networks, Infrastructure, Security, Service Management) that includes a full breadth of solution design and associated services from multiple vendors (i.e. Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, VMWare, ServiceNow, NetApp etc.).
3. Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT. WAN routing, which must include MPLS, BGP, ISIS. Ideally, the candidate has a good working knowledge of Juniper products and JUNOS operating system, in particular, SRX and MX appliances. But a good knowledge of Cisco equivalent will be considered. Understanding of encryption overlays such as IPSec, GRE and hardware encryption would be beneficial. Good working knowledge of all LAN Switching technologies with experience of the Juniper EX switch platform and JUNOS operating system. There must also be a basic level of understanding for the Cisco Switch platform and Cisco IOS.
4. Demonstrable network device configuration skills, troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.
5. Solid understanding of project end-to-end life cycle, from pre-sales or bid stages through initial requirements gathering (RCTM) to design/delivery to Operational Acceptance into Service (AiS), including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.
6. Appreciation of how design decisions may impact the ability to provide an ongoing Managed Service. Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLA).
7. Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Ability to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer.
8. Analytical, flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.

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

Your benefits:

• 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP
• Role dependent benefits: Private medical / company car or car allowance

Recruitment process

The recruitment process consists of two stages of interviews.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email EMEIArecruitment@fujitsu.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

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