Job Description

We have a requirement for a Network Architect to work on networking elements of the legacy and strategic datacentres. The deliverables would include:

1. Produce _AS IS_ documentation of the OSG and related network within the Critical Data Platform ('CDP'), the legacy datacentre for NR telecoms.

2. Identification of viable options for upgrade or replacement of the OSG components including the potential use in full or in part of other capability already deployed, as well as any suitable new technology. Although where there is a defined architectural pattern or Strategic technical selection this should be accommodated.

3. Production of an Options Selection Report that details the options explored and with appropriate recommendations and justification.

4. Establishment of a _Stage Wise_ architectural road map that plots the steps to transition from the current OSG solution to the newly definbed strategic solution including any tactical / interim solutions to maintain service if required.

5, Support the estimation process and investment approval process with architecture consultancy and expertise to secure funding for the project.

its fine added some more security elements

Essential Skills Required

Networking and security skills including:1. CISCO (CCNP/CCDP), ideally (CCIE /CCDE)2. Security(CEH, CISSP/CISM, Fortinet FCX, Palo-Alto)3. Telecoms

Security product knowledge:  

Security products (Bluecoat Proxy, Zscaler, VPN, email filtering, Firewalls (FTD,Palo-Alto), WAFs, SIEM QRadar, TrendMicro, Cisco ISE, Tenable Nessus)Virtualisation platforms (VMware HCX, NSX- Manager , vCenter, NSX-T, NSX Distributed firewall)Enterprise Systems (PKI, AD, GP, SCCM, Azure, AWS, M365 )

Ideal experience:1. NR Telecoms Network Experience especially on the CDP and exposure of the CORP network2. Data Centre Migration Projects3. Software defined networking4. Working with third parties (System Integrators etc)5. Working in a matrix environment6. 02009 and other NR engineering practices

Ideal techWould help if th ecandidate had:

1. Rail way project experience (GRIP, PACE, 02009 etc)

2. Public sector

3. Some experience of procurement

Technology experience :

Would help if th ecandidate had:

1. Rail way project experience (GRIP, PACE, 02009 etc)

2. Public sector

3. Some experience of procurement