Network Architect

Contract

Basingstoke Hybrid

Leading Managed IT Services Provider in the Defence and Public sector looking for a Network Architect.

*** A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered ***

We are looking for a Network Architect. Your role will involve providing technical leadership within a project, understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the technical impact solution, the relevant design collateral, including passing any governance reviews, and ensure effective technical delivery.

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 global network vendors such as 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 (AiS), including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.

Able to support project management with any reporting, and to ensure timely project delivery that meets the customer s expectation.

Excellent communications skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Ability to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer.

If sound interesting, please share your CV with covering letter on Rohit.chavda@projectpeople.com