IT Architect £600 p/d Inside 6-month contract 1-2 days per week in Northampton office and rest remote Purpose of Role: This is a role that is required to support Strategic Projects within the business: engage with IT Infrastructure, Networks, facilities, and client teams and develop the business 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: · Hardware 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. ...