Job title: WAN Network Architect Location: Hampshire/hybrid Salary: £60k plus 10% bonus Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role. I am looking for a WAN Network Architect for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems integrator operating within the UK defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and on projects of national importance. Your experience: * Demonstrable experience of understanding the customers business and technical requirements and issues and producing solid network solutions. * Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g. Cisco and Juniper), including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support. * Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle, through initial requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance into Service, including good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project. * Able to support project and programme management with any reporting, and to ensure timely project delivery that meets the customers expectation. Required Skills: Strong technical networking knowledge with industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos. Able to create non-standard solutions that may incorporate any of the following: LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies. Liaise with others in the Program team where solutions cross responsibility borders. If you're interested in this role, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me on (phone number removed). Many thanks