Azure Network Architect (SC Cleared)

Azure Network Architect (SC Cleared)
Duration: 3 Months
Start: ASAP
Rate: £550/600 per day
Location: Bootle, Merseyside - or other offices near home (remote working)
IR35 Status: Inside
Must hold SC clearance

An SC Cleared Network Architect is required to assist the Client who are starting the design phase of a full corporate network redesign programme - this is to move away from a legacy network design which is constraining the organisation and its transformation agenda. You will join the programme team to help with what is a total redesign of all network services.

Duties include:

Directing the overall design and implementation of the Clients 'Network redesign programme', ensuring delivery of designs that meet both functional and non-functional Requirements
Act as a subject matter expert for network architecture
Apply a high level of understanding of all network technology including: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centre LAN, SD networks, VPNs, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, and network specific security and remote access technologies and approaches - making recommendations across HW, SW and configuration
Cloud service network connectivity
Engaging with stakeholders (at Director level) to better understand business objectives and technology challenges - to help ensure Requirements are met in the design

Essential skills/experience required:
Current SC Clearance
A track record of designing and delivering complex IT Enterprise network solutions and be aware of modern technologies and techniques of service for design in the public sector
Enterprise Networks, LAN & WAN, WIFI - MPLS, VPN and SD WAN
Public Services Network (PSN)
Cisco Enterprise switches
Cisco Meraki Switches and Wireless solutions
Cloud connectivity, including Azure Virtual Networking

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