Network Architect - SC Eligible

Adecco

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 19 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£95,000 per annum

Full Time

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Network Architect

A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Architect with experience in large client outsourcing service environments. Join their client-facing project teams and showcase your skills in architecting, designing, and implementing robust network solutions. As a Network Architect, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects, transitions, and due diligence exercises while leading the development of new business solutions. Starting ASAP, paying up to £95,000 per annum.

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: UK Wide

Your role:

Design, evaluate, and provide technical reviews for major network installations.
Lead implementation activities, client support, and projects
Contribute to transitions, due diligence exercises, and the development of new business solutions.
Provide overall network technical strategy and leadership for clients, projects, or bids.
Review client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements.
Work under deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion.

Skills and experience required:

Expert-level knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing, and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/Public Cloud environments.
Practical experience in implementing Cisco ACI is essential.
Familiarity with Software Defined Networks (Cisco MSO, NAE, ACI Anywhere), SD WAN (Cisco Vmanage), SD Access (DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE), Automation/Orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs), Security products (Firewalls), VMware NSX, and other NFV products.
Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies is desirable.
Experience with key vendors such as Cisco, F5, Bluecoat, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon, and Google Cloud is a plus.

Security clearance: To successfully join our client's team, it is essential to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residency in the UK for the past 5 years, among other eligibility criteria. Please be prepared to answer questions regarding your security clearance during the recruitment process.