Network Architect- Hampshire

Contract

*A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered*

Leading Managed Services Provider in the Defence Sector require a skilled Network Architect to join their successful Practice on an Contract basis.

Experience Required:

• Experienced in analysis of customer requirements, with demonstrable network design (high level and low level) experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors.
• Practical skills and knowledge in Networking, and Network Management. Specific technical skills include Juniper certification (switching and configuration), network encryption and tunneling technologies, SNMPv3, Cisco Firepower Management Center, Firepower IDS and IPS, background in secure network design, F5 and Gigamon (SSL interception and packet broker). Strong general network skills including WAN routing including MPLS, BGP.
• Familiarity with Endace technologies, HSMs, virtualization are desirable.
• Solid understanding of the project end-to-end life cycle, with good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project.
• Experienced in the analysis and trouble-shooting of complex issues and defects, mitigating business, technical, and operational risks, and making recommendations to senior management.
• Demonstrable experience of working with multiple teams, supporting project managers in planning and reporting activities, service readiness, and providing guidance and support to live service teams.
• Excellent communications skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Able to communicate calmly and concisely with the Custo

If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (see below)

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