Network Architect

This is a detailed job description for a contract role as the UK Architecture Team Leader, fulfilling the function of a Network Architect within the UK Secure account supporting a Defence sector client.

The services are required on a Time and Materials basis for approximately 6 months, This role is essential to assist with peak load requirements.

• Job Title: UK Architecture Team Leader (Network Architect)
• Location: 100% Remote
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Off-payroll working rules apply).
  • The services constitute a labour supply under the Off Payroll Working Rules.
• Project Focus: Providing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) services to support the Blake Account.

The Contractor will carry out the following responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

• Architectural Design & Documentation:
  • Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation.
  • Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design (HLD's and LLD's) documentation for network solutions.
  • Guide documentation through internal and customer approval processes.
  • Create hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) to meet solution requirements.
• Technical Leadership & Delivery:
  • Technically lead network projects, ensuring that the customer's requirements are met.
  • Deliver network architecture project tasks with skills in Switching, Routing, and Firewalls.
  • Work closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions.
• Support & Mentoring:
  • Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members.
  • Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities.
• Portfolio Knowledge & Consultancy:
  • Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the DXC Portfolio of network Products and Services.
  • Provide 'soft' consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our customers.
  • Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the network aspects of common product sets and technologies.

• Experience Length: Nine or more years of experience in networks, including LAN, WAN, Remote Access, and Data Centre environments.
• Firewall Experience: Nine or more years of experience with mainstream Firewall platforms.
• Certification: Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent.
• NG Firewalls: Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level.
• Architecture Experience: Experience as Architecture/Design authority for large scale client projects.
• Cloud Knowledge: Good Public/Private and Hybrid Cloud knowledge.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in one of more of the following would be highly advantageous: Aruba Fabric Composer, VXLAN, NSX-T, AWS, MS Azure.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a high level of autonomy.
• Project management skills and skilled in time, priority and task management.
• Leadership ability to effectively lead a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with customers and technical teams

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.