Description
Network Architect | Cloud | Azure | O365 | design | document | implement | Contract | inside IR35 | Job | London
Network Architect required to join an independent public body on a 30 week inside IR35 contract based in London.
The Network Architect will provide expertise and leadership in the design, documentation, implementation and management of the corporate network and unified communications systems and in particular the transition from on premises to cloud hosted services.
This role will directly support digital transformation - leading on many aspects of technical implementation of customer-centric, value driven technology solutions. Architecting and implementing internal infrastructure solutions and cross platform integrations around the core strategic cloud platforms - Microsoft Office 365/Azure and Salesforce. Additional leadership of subsequent unified communications technology projects (including vision and roadmap documents).
Curiosity, confidence, and a holistic application of technical skills to business problems are expected.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside other technical Architects and closely with Infrastructure engineers you will support delivery of the network architecture vision for the business - both on-premise and in the cloud.
In this role a cross-functional background with excellent networking, infrastructure and applications knowledge is vital. As well as working with key internal technical staff you will identify and manage delivery of the on-premise network refresh and Azure network refactoring.
Key responsibilities include:
. Thoroughly documenting the Azure Network Refactoring exercise - HLD (Architecture) and LLD (Design).
. Preparing life cycle management documentation for the Azure Network.
. Educating the Operations Team on the architecture and design of the Azure Network.
. Working with the supplier for the on-premises Network Refresh project to ensure smooth implementation, thorough documentation is supplied by them and training is delivered to the correct standard.
Experience required:
- Significant professional technology architecture experience delivering network infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment, including VPN, Firewalls, LAN/WAN concepts.
- Practical experience of:
- Cisco DNA implementation.
- Azure Networking Technologies.
- FortiGate Firewalls.
- Ability to design the architectures for integrating core networking infrastructure technologies in support of enterprise applications and cloud workloads.
- Experience in cloud transformation projects in particular Office365/Azure.
- Understanding of Windows Server required (ideally including some exposure to Linux).
- Security principles in a government and/or security driven environment.
Network Architect | Cloud | Azure | O365 | design | document | implement | Contract | inside IR35 | Job | London