Network Architect - CCIE Preferred

TEMPLETON & PARTNERS ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED NETWORK SOLUTION ARCHITECT FOR 1 YEAR LONG CONTRACT ENGAGEMENT IN CENTRAL OSLO, NORWAY!

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.

The Consultant 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)