Job Description

Network Architect/Engineer

12 months - with extensions

London - remote

Inside ir35

Active SC clearance required

Outline job description

A network Design, configure and support reliable, compliant, and supportable networks in Data Centres and Operation centres, that developers, test teams and customers can use. This role is a hybrid work role with work onsite required occasionally. The role will require UK based travel.

The day-to-day:

The Data Centre engineer will

Work with a small team of Architects and engineers

Distil High Level Architecture\Designs into Low Level design documents

Create device configurations

Push solutions through approval boards, TDA, Change, Security

Implement configurations on devices

Perform full testing plans IVT, OAT, UAT

Provide network support for any reported issues or problemsTechnologies will include, Cisco Nexus, F5, Palo Alto, NetScout, Ansible. Adhere to business processes, standards and security compliance.

Work with other Engineers, Architects and report to the lead Architect Examples of day to day tasks include:

Configure network hardware

Configure Firewall policies

Configure Load Balancing Profiles

Create and maintain Low Level diagrams, documentation and guides related to network infrastructure and any related operational processes

Provide technical support to the other teams, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with the environment and our solutions. Effectively communicating issues to management and higher-level technical support

Ensure that reporting is accurate and provided in a timely mannerWhat you'll need:

Analytical Problem solving skills for triaging of system alerts for mid-level issues

Ability to work with other team members to resolve issues and able to suggest and develop practical, rapid solutions for day-to-day issues

Experience with typical application landscape within an enterprise data centre environment

Experience with implementing and maintaining virtualized network environments

Strong experience with Cisco, F5, Palo Alto system administration including security and patch management

Solid understanding of networking principles including networking protocols, basic routing, ports, and firewalls

Ansible for configuration management and for automating, repetitive, high volume operational workloads

Can work Independently on assigned tasks

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in heterogenous environments for engineers and customers

Exceptional organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work across multi-functional teams and with geographically distributed teams

Good written and oral communication skillsWhat will help on the job:

10 Years experience in a similar role

One or more related technical certifications in Network+, Cisco or Juniper network accreditations typically up to CCNP level

Low to moderate Ansible skills

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. If you have not had a response within 2 weeks please take this as you have not been successful on this occasion