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Network Architect

Posted: 17/01/25
Recruiter:Imperative People
Reference:2882254801
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Network Engineer
Salary:£65,000 - £85,000 Annual + Package & Benefits
Location:Surrey
Description: Network Architect Hybrid Surrey - £65-80K doe

Are you an experienced Network Architect looking for your next challenge? We re looking for a skilled professional to help manage and maintain our customers robust IP network across multiple UK data centres. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a highly available, scalable, and secure network while shaping its future alongside a supportive team.

What s the Role About?

As a Network Architect, you ll take responsibility for the design, implementation, and management of core network and WAN services. You ll ensure that the network infrastructure is stable, secure, and capable of handling future growth. Your role will span all stages of the network lifecycle, from initial design to testing, implementation, and ongoing support.

What You ll Be Doing:

  • Network Design & Management: Lead the architecture of our IP/MPLS and IP/VXLAN network, ensuring it s reliable, secure, and scalable.
  • High Availability: Implement redundancy at every level, from hardware to software, ensuring the network remains highly available and resilient.
  • Collaboration: Work with the wider technical team, including DevOps and IT, to ensure the network supports new systems and services like Cloud and SDN.
  • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support for complex network issues, helping to ensure seamless operation across our infrastructure.
  • Documentation & Training: Produce clear documentation and training materials, ensuring the network team has the knowledge to manage and maintain the infrastructure independently.
  • Ongoing Improvement: Focus on reducing complexity and increasing standardisation across the network, ensuring the best practices are followed and risk is mitigated.
What We re Looking For:
  • Proven experience as a Network Architect or similar role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IP/MPLS, BGP, VXLAN, and network security.
  • Hands-on experience with Juniper Networks routers and switches, SRX firewalls, and DWDM technologies.
  • Familiarity with working alongside Tier 1 carriers (e.g., BT, Vodafone) for large-scale implementations.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
  • JNCIP, CCNP, or other relevant certifications.
  • Experience working with virtualisation, SANs, and cloud platforms.
  • A solid understanding of high-availability features like GRES, NSR, and ISSU.
Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment with the flexibility to work from home when needed. You ll be part of a growing team, and your expertise will help shape the network s future, all while balancing your professional development with work-life harmony.

Location: Guildford, Surrey Work Style: Office-based with flexible remote options
Industry: Network Architecture, Data Centres, IP/MPLS

If you're ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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