Description
.* NETWORK ARCHITECT (Legacy network design)INSIDE IR35, 600 P/DAY, UNTIL END MARCH 2021.SECTOR- PUBLIC SECTOR/GOVERNMENT.*
REMOTE WORKING DUE TO COVID-19
Our client are starting the design phase of a full corporate network redesign programme to move away from a Legacy network design which is constraining the organisation and its transformation agenda.
A Network Architect is required to join the programme team to help with what is a total redesign of all network services.
Responsibilities
Your role as Network Architect will include, but not limited to:
- Directing the overall design and implementation of Network redesign programme, ensuring delivery of designs that meet the clients functional and non-functional Requirements
- Act as a subject matter expert for network architecture -
- Assure that any 3rd party supplier proposals are fit for purpose
- Apply a high level of understanding of all network technology including: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centre LAN, SD networks, VPNs, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, and network specific security and remote access technologies and approaches making recommendations across HW, SW and configuration.
- Cloud service network connectivity
- Engaging with stakeholders (at Director level) to better understand business objectives and technology challenges to help ensure Requirements are met in the design
- Recommending technology opportunities and innovations
- Applying strong communication and influencing skills to both technical and business stakeholders
- Build strong links for collaboration across other government departments to share best practice and insights.
Experience and Skills
A track record of designing and delivering complex IT Enterprise network solutions and be aware of modern technologies and techniques of service for design in the public sector
'sC Cleared
- Enterprise Networks, LAN WAN, WIFI MPLS, VPN and SD WAN
- Designing in compliance with Security Standards for Public sector networks
- Public Services Network (PSN)
- Working with next gen Firewalls, including Cisco and Palo Alto
- Cisco Enterprise Switches
- Cisco Meraki Switches and Wireless solutions
- Implementation of resilient solutions
- Enterprise network management and tooling
- Cloud connectivity, including Azure Virtual NetworkingDEADLINE 13:00 Monday 7th December 2020.
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