Network Architect

Our client, a large government customer, are seeking a Network Architect join their team. The role is based in Corsham. The role requires SC clearance at a minimum (DV preferred).

Requirements are scheduled to run until 30/06/2023 and offer a rate up to £700/day

IR35 STATUS: Inside IR35. Our client has indicated that they intend to operate the engagement as Inside IR35. Candidates would be required to operate through an umbrella company on this engagement. The rates above represent rate payable to the umbrella co.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 14/12/2022 at 12:00

The Role

The Network Architect is to be accountable to the Fixed Networks Programme Director for all outcomes and deliverables detailed below. They will be expected to work very closely with Enterprise and Solution Architects and support external organisations, such as the Design team and Other Government Departments (OGDs). There may be a requirement for foreign travel.

The team has an immediate need to better understand the technical and security architecture of its fixed networks to ensure any future network provision delivers the appropriate levels of security assurance, transformation and technical outcomes needed to support this department of Government and to deliver required operational outputs.

Main Responsibilities

•       Develop the departments’ understanding of its existing network architectures and develop (create or enhance) network designs (by service and component/system) to support this understanding
•       Lead on the development of a transition strategy (from current to the future network)
•       Enable the migration of services / systems from the current network provision to the future network
•       Network Architecture Roadmap
•       Network Technology Roadmap
•       Undertake collaboration activities with other members of the Architecture and Design team to support the fulfilment of project requirements
•       Production of Briefing Notes to support strategic decision making
•       Produce Architectural/Design notes
•       Review of documentation from others
•       Ensure knowledge transfer is undertaken to suitable crown servants during the term of the contract (details to be agreed at contract award between the Authority and the Supplier)

Essential Skills and Experience

•       SC clearance required on day 1 (but DV would be preferable) of the appointment and for the duration of the Contract. The Tenderer must provide full details as part of application.
•       Experience of MPLS, network controls and Cloud technologies.
•       Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Routing and Switching (CCIE R&S).
•       Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP).
•       Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security (CCNA Security).
•       Cisco Certified Network Associate – Wireless (CCNA Wireless).
•       Architectural qualifications/certifications e.g. TOGAFv9, MODAF. If not currently held, the successful candidate will be expected to gain this certification within the first 3 months in role at their own expense.
•       5-10 years’ experience supporting and designing complex Campus LAN & WAN networks based on IP Crypto.

Desirable Skills and Experience

•       Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).
•       Higher Education in relevant Communications and/or Information Systems subject (equivalent to Foundation or Bachelor’s degree level).
•       Cloud based certification e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
•       Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) (proof of course completion).
•       Cisco Network Programmability Design and Implementation Specialist (NPDESI) (proof of course completion).
•       Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer (PCEP).
•       10+ years’ experience of project engineering. Architectural experience or working in integrated design/architecture team.
•       Knowledge and experience of designing and implementing highly assured IP Crypto tunnelling of network traffic across bearers of opportunity.
•       OSPF configuration and management, EIGRP, BGP, L3 TRL CATAPAN, Nexus-OS, Linux OS, QoS and DSCP marking, Policy Based Routing, logging and analysis tools (e.g. PRTG, Splunk, Solar Winds).
•       Dynamic multipoint virtual private network (DMVPN), Cisco networking equipment, Dell networking equipment, Juniper firewall equipment.
•       Cisco and Microsoft VoIP and video teleconferencing, RBAC administration, Software Defined Network (SDN) exposure including SD-WAN, Cisco DNAC and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).

Candidate Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, this role will not offer Visa sponsorship. Tier 2 – General visas cannot be accepted.

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