Network Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752676786
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Network Architect role is a hybrid position based in London, requiring DV clearance and offering a 6-month contract with potential extensions. The position focuses on strategic network delivery, including the creation of high-level and low-level design artifacts in alignment with project schedules. Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to the sensitive nature of the project. The role involves significant technical responsibilities and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule.
- Creation of site-specific network designs (HLD/LLD) and passive infrastructure design.
- Engagement with Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owners.
- Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies.
- Collaboration with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
- Requirements analysis and development of technical solutions.
- Stakeholder relationship management and technical oversight.
- Team leadership and guidance for junior project team members.
Key Skills:
- High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
- Network Architecture expertise.
- DV clearance.
- Strong technical background in network implementation and design.
- Understanding of system delivery lifecycle.
- Impact analysis and risk management.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to teach and develop less experienced team members.
Salary (Rate): £700 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Network Architect
+ Hybrid in London
+ 6 Month contract (Extensions likely)
+ DV cleared role
+£650 - £700 a day
*Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to nature of project.
Skills:
+ HLD and LLD
+Network Architecture
+DV clearance
Requirement:
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
If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to chloe.manerowski@cbsbutler.com and I will get in touch.
