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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Our client is a major Energy System Operator for Great Britain, dedicated to ensuring that the nation has the essential energy it needs by balancing supply and demand every second of every day. Our commitment to delivering reliable energy has created an exciting opportunity for a talented Network Architect to join our team on a temporary basis.
Role: Network Architect
Duration: 6 Months (extension options)
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid)
About the Role:
As a Network Architect, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the transition of our network infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure a seamless migration while maintaining peak performance, security, and scalability. If you're a passionate professional ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Key Accountabilities:
* Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to develop and execute transition strategies for migrating network environments with minimal disruption.
* Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to guarantee a smooth transition.
* Identify risks and dependencies in network transitions, crafting effective migration strategies with relevant stakeholders.
* Review and validate high-level designs (HLDs) and low-level designs (LLDs) to align with our business objectives and technical requirements.
* Ensure that network designs comply with architecture standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
* Partner with 3rd parties to refine HLDs and LLDs to meet our business requirements.
* Act as a subject matter expert in IT network architecture and design.
* Ensure network patterns are future-proof and adaptable to our tactical and strategic requirements.
* Provide technical guidance on routing, switching security, and cloud networking.
* Conduct design workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for stakeholders.
Skills Required:
* Proven experience as a Network Architect with a focus on transitions and design validation.
* Expertise in reviewing HLDs and LLDs to ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.
* Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
* Ability to assess risks and develop migration strategies in complex network transitions.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
At our organisation, you’ll not only be part of an essential mission but also a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will be recognised.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us transform our network landscape, apply today! Together, let’s power the future of energy in Great Britain!
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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