A hugely ambitious and rapidly expanding service provider is seeking to bring in the best Network Architect  to join their ever growing team.

What will you be doing as a Network Architect?

• Carries out installation, support and maintenance of the group’s network infrastructure.
• Proactively looks for ways in which the group’s network infrastructure can be improved in order to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Produces and maintains documentation in relation to the group’s network infrastructure including network architecture diagrams.
• Works with IT management to define infrastructure support initiatives and solutions for improving service efficiency and effectiveness with a particular focus on the group’s network estate.
• Proactively researches and recommends courses of action to prevent problems and to maintain high infrastructure service levels for our internal customers.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach in helping to mitigate risks, improve quality in an efficient manner and resolve issues that do occur.
• Ensures change management processes are followed for all system changes.

What experience are they on the look out for?

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent formal training or experience.
• CCNP Certified (or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience of working in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on both LAN and WAN networking technologies.

The essential skills/attributes are: -

• Infrastructure System knowledge gained in a professional services/project organisation and/or technical environment.
• Proven experience of the following technologies:

o   Network hardware including cabling, switching, routing and firewall functionality (Cisco and Fortigate preferred)

o   Routing protocols and technologies including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, RIP and RIPv2

o   SD-WAN technologies

• Experience of planning and implementing systems and network integrations and cloud migrations.
• Significant experience of working in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on networking and collaboration.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network outages
• Knowledge of IT Security fundamentals.

Why Them?

• Within the UK Top Track 100 company list
• A real dedication to promoting and nurturing talent with an “Internal talent development programme”
• Travel opportunities with secondment opportunities to work in our international offices;
• A culture that truly appreciates tech - innovative, technology driven.
• Rapidly expanding global company

What benefits do we offer?

• Brand new offices with onsite gym, break out rooms and canteen.
• Excellent training, coaching and mentoring.
• Fantastic opportunities for ongoing development and progression;
• Life assurance and pension;
• Local and online discounts including discounted restaurants, travel, entertainment tickets with BenefitHub;
• Employee Fuel Card (after one year);
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Service Awards;