Network Architect
Posted 1 day ago by Reed Professional Services
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Architect role is a three-month contract position focused on enhancing network performance and security for a leading organization in advanced manufacturing. The position involves providing network architecture capabilities, contributing to strategic discussions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The role requires significant experience in network design and security, with a potential for extension based on project needs. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in the Gloucester area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide network architecture capability, gathering and analysing technical options for network refreshment to enhance performance and security.
- Work on simplifying network management while modernising capabilities, with a focus on potentially implementing a SASE solution.
- Contribute to the Architecture Review Board, ensuring that network designs align with organisational goals and security standards.
- Engage in requirements gathering across various network-focused projects, ensuring thorough documentation and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Review and update existing network documentation to reflect current needs and future goals.
Key Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in Networks, including expertise in Routing, Switches, and SASE; familiarity with CISCO environments is essential.
- Proven track record in Network Design, capable of creating and implementing comprehensive Network Architecture Design Documents.
- Extensive experience in Network Security, ensuring robust protection across all networked systems.
- Significant involvement in Architecture Review Boards, contributing to strategic discussions and decisions.
- Strong skills in Requirements Gathering and Documentation Reviews, with a focus on network-focused projects.
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: Gloucester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Network Architect Contract Duration: 3 months initially Location: Hybrid, Gloucester area (2-3 days on-site) Salary: £500-550 OUTSIDE IR35. Start Date: ASAP Reed Professional Services is seeking a Network Architect to join a leading organisation in the advanced manufacturing are seeking for a three-month contract, with potential for extension. This role is crucial for the client's Digital Innovation Program, which aims to transform its technology landscapes across various domains.
Day-to-day of the role: Provide network architecture capability, gathering and analysing technical options for network refreshment to enhance performance and security. Work on simplifying network management while modernising capabilities, with a focus on potentially implementing a SASE solution. Contribute to the Architecture Review Board, ensuring that network designs align with organisational goals and security standards. Engage in requirements gathering across various network-focused projects, ensuring thorough documentation and alignment with strategic objectives. Review and update existing network documentation to reflect current needs and future goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Networks, including expertise in Routing, Switches, and SASE; familiarity with CISCO environments is essential, but openness to other options is preferred. Proven track record in Network Design, capable of creating and implementing comprehensive Network Architecture Design Documents, including considerations for Wifi IOT and OT. Extensive experience in Network Security, ensuring robust protection across all networked systems. Significant involvement in Architecture Review Boards, contributing to strategic discussions and decisions. Strong skills in Requirements Gathering and Documentation Reviews, with a focus on network-focused projects.
Benefits: Opportunity to work in a leading technology centre that is part of the UK’s Catapult Network. Exposure to cutting-edge technology in digital engineering and manufacturing. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Competitive contract terms with potential for project extension. To apply for this Network Architect position, please submit your CV.