Network Architect
Posted 3 days ago by Summer-Browning Associates
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Milton Keynes, UK
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. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design and security solutions. This role offers hybrid working arrangements based in Milton Keynes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop network architectural strategies for cyber security, cloud services, data centres, and storage solutions.
- Create Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) for Cisco network design.
- Deliver effective network security solutions utilizing firewalls, including Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway.
- Design, configure, and maintain F5 load balancers.
- Understand security principles from NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design, and NIST.
Key Skills:
- Active security clearance.
- Strong background in Network Architecture.
- Experience in public sector or defence-secure environments.
- Proficiency in IP routing and switching, network virtualisation, LAN, WAN, cloud, and data centre solutions.
- Knowledge of UK government technology strategies and policies.
Salary (Rate): £0.00 per day
City: Milton Keynes
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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.
To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.