Network Architect

Network Architect/Manager

The main objective of the role is to ensure that the Network and related data communication systems, WAN, LAN, Wireless services and applications are running optimally and smoothly for our client's key systems at all stages of the service life cycle. In addition, you will provide network architecture, design requirements and test plans for new and existing services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Analyse business requirements to develop network solutions and framework

Design, test and inspect network data communications for capacity, performance & baseline trending

Develop network technology roadmaps which supports the Business Technology Enterprise

Have design authority over all network technology based projects

Working closely with application support team for the resolution of incidents and problems affecting key systems

Co-ordination and management of network service providers including LAN, WAN and financial providers

MAIN QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Minimum five years' experience as an Network Architect

Demonstrated experience in network technologies, architecture, design & security, and management such as:

Datacenter virtualisation using Nexus platform

MPLS

L2 (Ethernet, switching)

L3 (BGP,IGP)

SD WAN and SDN technologies including CISCO ACI

VPN

QoS

IP architecture

Experience with Scripting including CLI, PowerShell, JSON and Python

Experience with SDN, CISCO, Wan Optimisation (Riverbed) and Microsoft networking products

3rd party vendor/supplier management and co-ordination

Strong ITIL knowledge and demonstrated experience in capacity, availability, performance management

Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English

Up-to-date network certifications (CCIE preferred)

Full time role 5 days per week on site.

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