Network Architect - DV Cleared

Network Architect - DV Cleared

Posted 5 days ago by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

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£750 Per day
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Backbone.js Data Encryption Digital Transformation Encryption LESS Management Network Architecture Network Infrastructure Project Schedules Requirements Analysis Scheduling Service Design Service transition SIPOC Process Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management System Implementation Systems Design Wide Area Networks

Summary: The Network Architect role involves strategic network delivery and design for a central government agency, requiring Enhanced SC or DV clearance. The position is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, focusing on the development of design artifacts and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will lead technical aspects of the program and provide guidance to junior team members. This role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule.
  • Engagement with Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owners.
  • Develop site-specific network designs (HLD/LLD) and passive infrastructure designs.
  • Design active equipment installation and rack layouts.
  • Create patching schedules and understand WAN circuit dependencies.
  • Collaborate with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
  • Conduct requirements analysis and develop technical solutions.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and provide technical guidance.
  • Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme.
  • Teach and develop junior project team members.

Key Skills:

  • Enhanced SC or DV clearance.
  • Strong technical background in end-to-end system design.
  • Experience in network architecture and design.
  • Knowledge of passive and active infrastructure design.
  • Understanding of data encryption and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
  • Ability to conduct impact analysis and understand dependencies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in leading technical teams and providing governance.
  • Ability to teach and develop less experienced team members.

Salary (Rate): £750/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Architect - Enhanced SC or DV Cleared - £715 a day - London Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750 a day (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in London

Clearance: Enhanced SC or DV + UK Sole National

You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to a central government agency.

The role:

  • Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to:
    • Site specific network design (HLD/LLD)
    • Passive infrastructure design and laydown
    • System specific active equipment installation design
    • Rack layouts
    • Patching schedules
  • Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation.
  • Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies.
  • Network Architecture & Design
  • Network Implementation
  • Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design
  • LANs & WANs
  • WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning
  • Data Encryption (cryptos)
  • End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure.
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service
  • Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
  • Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response.
  • Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions, internally and externally.
  • Understand Dependencies, Assumptions, Issues & Risks.
  • Understand impact on costs and schedules.
  • Stakeholder (Internal & External) relationships and technical management: On-site contractors, project team and Agency suppliers.
  • Team Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme
  • Primary technical (network and certain other technical aspects) Point of Contact (PoC)
  • Provide technical guidance, governance and assurance
  • Teach and develop junior / less experienced project team members to streamline delivery
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