Network Architect

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
CBSbutler c/o Staffing 360 Solutions Limited

Job title: Network Architect
Contract: 6 Month+
Location: Remote
Inside IR35
550 – 600 per day DOE

Security clearance at SC or DV level is required for this role.

I am looking for a Network Architect for a client of mine who are a leading IT Systems Integrator operating within the UK defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of end-to-end solution/technical design, ensuring alignment with the strategic technical architecture.
• As a Network Architect you will be responsible for ensuring the solution/design process is adhered to during all phases of project delivery.
• As a Network Architect you will provide solution and technical SME input to appropriate levels to supplement internal skills (e.g., when new technologies are being investigated).
• Provide an escalation point for design related issues within projects.
• Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.
• Identify, communicate, and manage Information Assurance risks.
• As a Network Architect you will design security architecture elements to mitigate risks in liaison with Solution Leads.
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
• Definition of security architecture, demonstrating solutions delivery, principles and emerging technologies.

Essential

• As a Network Architect you will have good knowledge of core Cisco Networking technologies covering switching, routing, Unified Communications
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
• Firewall Configuration and Management

Desirable

• IT Security Solutions (Policy Based, Physical, Environment Hardening & Software) & Provisioning and Implementation
• Security monitoring platforms such as SEIM
• Endpoint Management (Device Control, Data Protection, Application Control etc.)
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Infrastructure covering Windows Server 2012 / 2016 administration, Active Directory design, SCCM / SCOM deployment.
• Linux based OS Administration
• Experience of new WAN technologies such as Ectocrypt blue and Nexus switches.
• ACI, NSX