Network Architect - IP Networks - CISCO

Technical/ Network Architect (IP Networks - CISCO)

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Newport -Hybrid
• Salary: £60,208

We are seeking a Technical Architect specialising in IP networks, responsible for designing and continuously improving resilient and reliable network architectures. The successful candidate will lead network-related projects, ensuring resilience, scalability, security, and optimal performance across the organisation’s sites.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design and implement scalable and secure IT network architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead network-related projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
• Assess and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software solutions to support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct network performance analysis, identifying areas for optimisation and implementing improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate network security measures, ensuring the protection of data and systems from cyber threats.
• Provide technical guidance and support to IT teams, troubleshooting complex network issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT networking, providing strategic recommendations for adoption.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Create and maintain accurate network diagrams and documentation for the organisation’s networks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of designing and implementing complex IT network architectures.
• Expertise in routing protocols, VLANs, subnetting, and managing layer 2 and layer 3 networking devices.
• Familiarity with network security principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPN technologies.
• Proficient in designing and managing wireless networks, including knowledge of 802.11 standards and technologies.
• Experience with integrating on-premises networks with cloud services and technologies.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to address complex network issues effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Expert level Certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent are advantageous.

Benefits:

• Up to 10 % discretionary bonus / annual salary review.
• Hybrid / Flexible working (requires to be on site in Newport South Wales)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent pensions
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme / Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme / Retail discount / Employee Assistance Programme / enhanced parental leave
• Company Sick Pay / In-house Occupational Health Team