Network Architect

Network Architect

Posted 3 days ago by Summer-Browning Associates Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Network Architect role at Summer-Browning Associates involves supporting a central government client for an initial six-month assignment with potential for extension. The position requires an active security clearance and a strong background in Network Architecture, particularly in public sector or defence-secure environments. Key responsibilities include developing network architectural strategies and delivering effective network security solutions. The role is based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop network architectural strategies for cyber security, cloud services, data centres, and storage solutions.
  • Work in public sector or defence-secure environments.
  • Deliver effective network security solutions utilizing firewalls, specifically Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway.
  • Design, configure, and maintain F5 load balancers.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) for Cisco network design.
  • Understand security principles from NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design, and NIST.
  • Apply knowledge of UK government technology strategies and policies.

Key Skills:

  • Active security clearance.
  • Strong background in Network Architecture.
  • Experience in developing network architectural strategies.
  • Extensive knowledge in Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) for Cisco network design.
  • Proficiency in IP routing and switching, network virtualisation, LAN, WAN, cloud, and data centre solutions.
  • Significant experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco Virtual Security Gateway).
  • Proficient in F5 load balancers.
  • Understanding of security principles and UK government technology strategies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Architect

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Network Architect for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working

The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Network Architecture, with the following skills and experience:

  • Experience developing network architectural strategies for cyber security, cloud services, data centres, and storage solutions, working in public sector or defence-secure environments.
  • Extensive knowledge in both Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) for Cisco network design, demonstrating proficiency across a diverse array of technologies, including IP routing and switching, network virtualisation, LAN, WAN, cloud, and data centre solutions.
  • Significant experience in delivering effective network security solutions utilising firewalls, specifically Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway.
  • Proficient in the design, configuration, and maintenance of F5 load balancers.
  • A comprehensive understanding of security principles from the NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design and NIST, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.

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