WAN Network Architect

Job Title: Senior WAN Network Architect
Location: Solihull

Are you a seasoned IT professional with 5-10 years of experience in networks and a passion for delivering exceptional solutions across the project lifecycle? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, have strong analytical skills, and adapt effortlessly to change? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Senior WAN Network Architect to play a vital role in our team, contributing to groundbreaking projects in the secure Defence and Government sector. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact while working with emerging technologies and innovative solutions.

• Take a leading role in designing and delivering secure and complex network architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless handovers and operational success.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on configuration/implementation support.
• Produce design documentation, from high-level architecture to low-level configurations.

• Proven experience designing networks with global vendors like Cisco and Juniper, supported by certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT).
• Expertise in WAN routing, including MPLS, BGP, and ISIS. Juniper SRX and MX experience is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of LAN switching (Juniper EX, Cisco Switch platforms).
• Proficiency with encryption overlays like IPSec and GRE, and a strong grasp of hardware encryption.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, project lifecycle understanding, and awareness of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• A calm and concise communicator, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and making informed decisions quickly.

• Competitive Salary and generous benefits.
• 25 Days of Annual Leave plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme with double matching contributions up to 10%.
• Life Assurance and company incentive plans.
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, including increased holidays, dental cover, and travel perks.
• Access to employee discounts, virtual GP services, and an employee assistance program.

Join a team dedicated to transforming how the world works. Work alongside passionate professionals in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Apply today and become a key part of a team driving success in the ever-evolving world of secure network solutions.

(Note: This role involves working in a secure environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and meet the necessary security clearance requirements.)