IT Network Architect
Day Rate: £600
Initial Contract: 6 Months Inside IR35
Hybrid role: Home/Northampton
This is a role that is required to support Strategic Projects within our financial services client: engage with IT Infrastructure, Networks, facilities, and client teams and develop Infrastructure Designs and support implementation.
Provide architecture solutions / designs to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.
Ideally experienced in significant site moves and the architectural requirement to support.
Essential skills
Network Design and Planning:
* Deep understanding of Networking Technologies: Proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ExpressRoute, NSGs and Firewalls, and other relevant fundamentals.
* Capacity Planning: Ability to assess network requirements and design scalable solutions.
* Network Topology Design: Creating efficient and fault-tolerant network solutions.
Security and Compliance:
* Network Security: Knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and secure network design.
* Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA) and ensuring network compliance.
Infrastructure and Hardware:
* Hardward Selection: Understanding of routers, switches, load balancers, and other networking equipment.
* Network Troubleshooting and Optimization:
* Diagnostic Skills: Ability to support in the prompt diagnosis and resolution of network issues.
* Performance Optimization: Proficiency in optimizing network performance and minimizing latency.
Project Management and Communication:
* Experience through the lifecycle of network projects from inception to completion.
* Effective Communication: Collaborating with stakeholders and team member.
* Adaptability: Being flexible in a dynamic IT landscape.
This role is working with a financial services client so you will need to successfully complete background compliance checks which include criminal records, credit history, 5 years work history, and usual ID, right to work, proof of address etc.