Network Architect

Network Architect

• Hybrid in London
  
• 6 Month contract (Extensions likely)
  
• DV cleared role
  
  +£650 - £700 a day
  
  *Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to nature of project.
  
  Skills:
  
  
• HLD and LLD
  
  +Network Architecture
  
  +DV clearance
  
  Requirement:
  
  Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules
  

• Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation.
  
• Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  
• Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
  
• Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response.
  
• Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions, internally and externally. Understand Dependencies, Assumptions, Issues & Risks. Understand impact on costs and schedules.
  
• Stakeholder (Internal & External) relationships and technical management: On-site contractors, project team and Agency suppliers.
  
• Team Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme Primary technical (network and certain other technical aspects) Point of Contact (PoC) Provide technical guidance, governance and assurance Teach and develop junior / less experienced project team members to streamline delivery
  
  If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch