Network Architect

Network Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by CBS Butler

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£700 Per day
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Hybrid
London, UK
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Backbone.js Data Encryption Encryption Life Cycle Planning Management Network Architecture Network Infrastructure Project Schedules Requirements Analysis Scheduling Service Design Service transition SIPOC Process Stakeholder Management System Implementation Systems Design Technical Management Wide Area Networks

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 candidate will be responsible for strategic network delivery, including the creation of high-level and low-level design artifacts, and will engage with various stakeholders to ensure alignment on system implementations. Strong technical expertise in network architecture and design is essential for this position. Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to the nature of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule.
  • Engagement with Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department System Owners.
  • Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies.
  • Collaborate with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
  • Requirements analysis and development of technical solutions.
  • Impact Analysis and understanding of dependencies, assumptions, issues & risks.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and technical management.
  • Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme.
  • Provide technical guidance, governance, and assurance.
  • Teach and develop junior/less experienced project team members.

Key Skills:

  • High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
  • Network Architecture.
  • DV clearance.
  • Understanding of system delivery life cycle.
  • Knowledge of LANs & WANs, data encryption, and uninterruptible power supplies.
  • Ability to conduct impact analysis and understand technical dependencies.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in leading technical teams.

Salary (Rate): £700 a day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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 life cycle 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 (see below) and I will get in touch.

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