Network Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: Solihull - Hybrid
Onsite: 1-3 days per week
The Opportunity:
For over 50 years, the Ministry of Defence has partnered with this Firm to drive value and innovation across its strategic technology investments. As a WAN Network Architect, you’ll join a talented multidiscipline engineering team in building and maintaining critical network infrastructure for the MoD.
The Role:
As Networking Technical Lead, you will be responsible for network design, producing configuration documentation, and conducting governance reviews. Additionally, you will provide hands-on support for technical configuration, implementation, and service handover processes.
Essential Requirements:
- Sole British UK National holding SC or DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.
- 10+ years in networking, with at least 3 years in a design or architect role; suitable for Network Design Engineers transitioning to architecture.
- Proven experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies, with the ability to produce comprehensive high and low-level design documentation.
- Strong networking knowledge supported by certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Cisco), and JNCIS-ENT (Juniper).
- Expertise in WAN routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, IS-IS) and knowledge of IPsec, GRE, and encryption.
- Familiarity with Juniper products (SRX, MX) and JUNOS OS, along with extensive experience in LAN switching (Juniper EX and Cisco switches).
- Demonstrated network operations, troubleshooting abilities, and understanding of the networking service lifecycle from requirements to implementation.
- Effective in customer-facing roles, including meetings and documentation reviews, with the capability to manage security services and ensure smooth transitions to operations.
Benefits Package:
- Base Salary: Up to £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
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact: George Bates
Phone: 020 7780 6706
Email: george.bates@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn
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