Location: Bracknell Sector: Secure Defence & Government Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo high-level security clearance (DV/SC).
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Role Overview We are seeking a Network Architect to technically lead projects focused on cyber monitoring and remote access within a large-scale program.
You will own the requirements analysis for proposed changes, devise and propose solution designs, and conduct proof-of-concept activities.
Reporting to the BPS/CAS Technical Lead, you will provide end-to-end technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from initial high-level design to governing technical delivery and supporting live service teams Key Responsibilities Requirements & Design: Lead requirements analysis and produce/govern High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) collateral.
( Cisco ) Solution Development: Propose technical changes and execute proof-of-concept (PoC) activities to validate solutions.
Technical Leadership: Act as the technical authority within the program, coordinating other architects and engineers.
Stakeholder Management: Communicate complex technical risks and dependencies to senior management and customers clearly and concisely.
Project Governance: Support project managers in planning, reporting, and mitigating operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Your Experience & Skills Technical Domain Expertise: Networking Protocols: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, SNMP, HTTP, BGP, MPLS, and Sockets API.
Hardware & Configuration: Juniper Switching, WAN routing, and Cisco Firepower.
Security & Monitoring: Experience with F5 TLS Intercept, Packet Brokers, Tap Aggregators, Gigamon, and network encryption/tunneling technologies.
Remote Access: Expertise in VPNs and remote access solutions (e.g., AnyConnect).
Cyber Tooling: Understanding of technologies for collecting and analyzing security event data, including performance testing (sizing, capacity, and troubleshooting). xxuwjjq
Cryptography: Strong grasp of TLS (including requisite cryptography), PKI, and HSMs.
Whats on offer £70k Base 10% DV Bonus 15% Company Bonus £6,000 Car Allowance 10% Pension Paid Certifications