Network Architect
تفاصيل الوظيفة
Network Architect Industry : Defence/National Security Location : Birmingham - Hybrid Onsite: 2-4 days per week The Opportunity: For the UK Government, safeguarding National Security is an around-the-clock mission. To tackle the complexity of this challenge, central intelligence and military agencies turn to this technology firm as a trusted partner. The Role: You’ll support the E2E delivery of a critical MoD network infrastructure programme - creating secure network designs, producing detailed configurations, and leading governance reviews with precision. Beyond design, you’ll take a hands-on approach to technical configuration, implementation, and seamless service handovers, ensuring networks are secure, scalable, and future-ready. Essential Requirements:
- Sole UK National with active SC or DV clearance.
- Over 10 years of networking experience, including 3+ years in design or architecture roles - ideal for Network Design Engineers progressing into architecture.
- Expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies, capable of producing high- and low-level design documentation.
- Certified in networking fundamentals, such as CCNA, CCNP (Cisco), and JNCIS-ENT (Juniper).
- Advanced knowledge of WAN protocols (MPLS, BGP, IS-IS) and secure networking (IPsec, GRE, encryption).
- Hands-on experience with Juniper products (SRX, MX) and JUNOS OS, alongside expertise in LAN switching with Juniper EX and Cisco switches.
- Proven skills in network operations, troubleshooting, and managing the full networking lifecycle.
- Strong communication abilities for client-facing roles, leading meetings, reviewing documentation, and ensuring smooth service transitions into operational use.
- Base Salary : £60,000 - £70,000
- DV Bonus: 10%- If holding DV
- Annual Bonus : 10%
- Car Allowance: £6,000
- Pension : 10% Double matching contributions
- Health & Wellbeing : Private Medical Cover
- Annual Leave : 25 days plus Public Holidays
- Life Assurance : 2x salary life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) : Virtual GP services
- L&D : Elite training programs and opportunities to gain professional certifications
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