Network Architect - Defence
Location: Hybrid (remote/Basingstoke)
Rate: £625-700 inside IR35
Duration: 6 months +extension
Security clearance: applicants must hold or be eligible for SC clearance
We are looking for a Network Architect to work on a large Defence programme. You will be responsible for understanding the business and technical requirements and producing the technical impact solution, the relevant design collateral, including passing any governance reviews, and ensure effective technical delivery.
Mandatory skills:
- Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco and Juniper, including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
- Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
- Able to create non-standard solutions that may incorporate any of the following: LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies. Liaise with others in the Program team where solutions cross responsibility borders.
- Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle, through initial requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance into Service (AiS), including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.
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