Location: Basingstoke Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Job reference: BBBH428539_1764355822 Posted: about 6 hours ago
Network Architect
Must have an Active DV Clearance
A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment.
About the Role - Network Architect
1. As a Network Architect, you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme, live service, and change activities.
2. You will contribute to HLD and LLD documentation for key technologies including Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper LAN and WAN, Endace, NTP, data centre firewalls, and LAN services.
3. The role involves supporting engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet requirements, pass governance, and align with architectural direction.
4. You will provide design input for customer reporting and collaborate with senior technical leadership to maintain architectural consistency.
What We're Looking For - Network Architect
5. Strong experience designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco, Juniper, and Gigamon technologies.
6. Knowledge of routing protocols, VRFs, VPNs, QoS, security zones, high availability, and IP addressing design.
7. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving defects across multi vendor technologies.
8. Experience of overseas infrastructure delivery is essential.
9. Understanding of requirements management and lifecycle processes.
10. Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge, take ownership, and support delivery teams.
Shape the delivery of secure and resilient networks as a Network Architect.