We are partnered with a reputable global consultancy that are looking for a Network Architect to work on a very exciting LONG-TERM PROJECT in the retail sector. Please note that this is an URGENT requirement so please apply promptly to avoid missing out.

Role: Domain Architect connectivity

Rate: Up to £500 per day (inside IR35)

Location: Coventry, UK

Style: Hybrid

Duration: 6 months (initially view to extend)

Role Description

The successful candidate will provide technical oversight and direction to a team of onshore and offshore network engineers supporting engineering works on the distributed estate for a national UK retailer. This will involve identification of growth opportunities, supporting ongoing transformation programmes and business-driven initiatives as well as ensuring network tools and infrastructure is maintained to drive excellent service levels.

Key responsibilities

Network design, technology evaluation, implementation, Security management, performance optimization, documentation and reporting
Perform network modelling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures
Technical Design Authority on behalf of the client for assurance of the high- and low-level designs covering security, contractual and service considerations
Responsible for holding third parties to account for technical and operational aspects of the design
Provide technical and thought leadership as well as strategic oversight to assure business outcomes are delivered by the solution
Build and maintain strong working relationships with client and third-party vendor stakeholders
Help translate business requirements into technical solutions
Ensure integration of the third-party solutions into existing technology and business systems
Guide and mentor technical development in the engineering & Service team
Provide and review design documentation
Creating and implementing an overall technical architecture roadmap and strategy that maximizes the return on technology investment, reduces technical debt
Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others.
Coach and mentor network architects and Senior Network SME to become Network architects
Strategic and outward focus, understanding of industry trends/threats/opportunities, history and best practice
A full stack background that has a good understanding of hosting implications for network solutions as well as a focus on service and commercial implications
Able to define and participate in RFPs and product selection with great business analysis skills and able to translate business outcomes to technical requirements

Key Skills:

Experience with a nation-wide retail environment
Knowledge of Cisco SDWAN and Mitel VOIP technologies
Excellent understanding of Aruba networking products and solutions
Understanding of Cloud Firewalls & Security solutions
Ability to construct and document end to end designs for networking solutions
Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Good subcontractor management skills
Ability to provide assertive leadership and feedback to senior stakeholders
Awareness of market and industry trends and alternative products
be a strategic thinker who can communicate network concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and we will contact you to discuss it further.

Yilmaz Moore

Senior Delivery Consultant

London | Bristol | Amsterdam