NETWORK ARCHITECT

REQUIRED: NETWORK ARCHITECT
LOCATION: BASINGSTOKE
DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT

"We are looking for Network Architects at varying levels of technical ability and experience, to join our client's existing dynamic Networks Capability. You will work closely with the Solution Owners to produce design documentation on a wide variety of network solutions which vary in size and complexity. Working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, you will be driven to find better, faster, more effective solutions. This is a fast paced environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability. The work is challenging, but overall it is extremely rewarding. You will work with the latest technology developing ground breaking solutions to everyday problems.

A Network Architect will be expected to:
* Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all Transition and Migration Work Packages.
* Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements.
* Take ownership of HLD/LLD components for specific key areas i.e. DNSIP, Wireless, NTP, Data Centre LAN, LAN Migration.
* Ensure the designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of being put through Design Approval Board (DAB).
* Provide input into reports ,when required, to the customer and Lead Network Architect
* Liaise with Network Architects to ensure that the designs produced by Network Architects are conformant with those produced as part of the entire WAN solution.
* Liaise with and assist with managing 3rd parties and their technical deliverables
* Provide impact assessment on customer and internal Change Requests

Mandatory Skills Required:
* Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from Juniper, Cisco and Brocade.
* Juniper JNCIS-ENT and/or Cisco CCNP/CCDP accreditation.
* Firewalls specifically Juniper SRX range, and Cisco ASA Next Generation.
* Routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF.
* Other network protocols such as TCP and UDP.
* SVI/RVI design and configuration.
* SNMPv3, Syslog, NTP design and configuration.
* AAA design and configuration.
* Access lists configuration.
* VRF and VLAN design and configuration.
* IP Addressing design.
* Remote Access solutions i.e. Cisco AnyConnect, Pulse Secure.
* VPN design
* Network troubleshooting
* Passive infrastructure - i.e. OM3 fibre, 62.5 /50 micron, fibre termination types


A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.