Summary: An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months. The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and … resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure. Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres. Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessions Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security … Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution. Define and document the current state and target state of the networkarchitecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing. Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination More ❯
Newbury, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
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Role: Network Architect - Gov/Security sector Location : Hybrid - Home and occasional travel to Southwest locations Rate: £650 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 12 months Key Skills: Network/WAN modernisation project experience, supplier engagement, supplier transition, high- and low-level network design, broad network experience, (Cisco, Fortinet, SD-WAN, checkpoints etc.) ** eligibility for SC clearance … is essential for this role - see note ** Our Client: Public Sector/Government organisation The Role: To lead on the successful delivery of Network (WAN) modernisation project The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 10+ years' experience in network engineering up to and including senior NetworkArchitecture roles Able to evidence leading on the delivery … of mid to large scale WAN modernisation projects Extensive experience in supplier engagement, with experience of challenging network designs and managing supplier relationships through project challenges Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills to be able to articulate technical designs and principles to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Clean and current UK driving license Eligibility for the necessary security More ❯
Network Automation Engineer - IT Infrastructure INSIDE IR35 £550 - £600 (umbrella) per day dependent on experience Department: ISD - Allocated 100% to Network Modernisation programme Duration: Long term strategic programme with an initial 6-month contract with opportunity to extend for the right candidate Main Purpose of the Job: We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support a … large-scale network modernisation programme for one of the world's leading Universities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the programme at initiation. The right candidate will drive forward the automation workstream that underpins the largest network modernisation programme across the UK higher education sector. Core responsibilities include design, implementation, testing of automated Network Infrastructure development … that will enable scalable, secure, automated, resilient network services across the University's estate. Reports To: Portfolio Delivery Manager Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible and GitHub. Automate provisioning and configuration of network infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, SD-WAN). Collaborate with the NetworkArchitecture and More ❯