Infrastructure Systems Architect

Ref: HY47011

A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting a Infrastructure Systems Architect in London.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing all activities related to ICT services, including planning, design, and architecture, as well as maintenance of network and system solutions.

The ideal candidate should have planning abilities in networking, work experience in Networking, and proficiency in various networking protocols and configurations.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday

SALARY: up to £48k, depending on experience + commuting fee covered up to zone 6

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

Infrastructure Systems Architect Main Responsibilities:

Lead and execute all activities related to ICT services, including planning, design, and architecture in addition to maintenance of network and system solutions

Design and support IoT service platforms

Manage the full lifecycle for provided equipment and services

Take responsibility for ICT services operations including 1 3/12 networks firewalls security services SD

Detailed planning, designing and developing of ICT services including network and server applications

Network element configuration including day-to-day service delivery

Network and server implementation and optimisation including designing and testing procedures

Service, network and hardware migration planning and execution

Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing

Creating handover documents and delivering training within the division

Developing and implementing new features and services

Vendor and Carrier negotiation, and control for gaining the necessary information and following it through

Establishing and ceasing circuit connections of the systems

3rd level troubleshooting with related internal teams and being the first point of contact for internal and external matters

Acting as a technical lead for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and accountability

In case of critical incidents, coordinate with relevant parties and provide support as required to ensure service continuity

Infrastructure Systems Architect Ideal Candidate:

Planning abilities in networking, systems, and servers as part of strategic, service infra and O&M planning

Work experience in Networking with knowledge of CCNP, JNCIA

Proficiency in TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, Data Transmission, L2/L3 VPN, Multi-Layer Networking, QoS, Security Firewall, SDWAN, EVPN-VXLAN, and IPSec

Knowledge of SONET/SDH, Ethernet, MPLS, Optical Networking

Routing knowledge, including EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, ISIS, and BGP4

Experience with Cisco IOS, Junos, Paloalto PAN-OS, Mikrotik OS, AWS operation and configuration

Skills in UNIX command operation and setup/management

Facility Management, Network Cabling, Equipment Installation

Knowledge of server applications like SMTP, DNS, HTTP, Radius, SNMP Monitoring & Traffic Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

Ability to read and write technical documentation

Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills

Business level fluency in English

** All applicants for the Infrastructure Systems Architect must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.