Network Architect
Duration : 6 Months, potential for further work.
Location : onsite in Portsmouth and some WFH
IR35 Status : Inside IR35
SC or DV Required

Your role
You will be responsible for the network design and communication of structures to enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs

Mandatory skills:

-Strong design engineering experience in utilizing technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet
-Experience of delivering secure network solutions that conform to customer security accreditation processes
-Hold industry recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT
-Have good communication skills and experience in working with multiple project stakeholders
-Experience of technical governance processes
-Experience and appreciation of need for input into delivery project plans
-Project awareness in relation to understanding risk and dependencies associated with a delivery project.
-Good written and communications skills, and strong evidence of production and governance of design artefacts (i.e. HLDs, LLDs, Build docs) during a solution lifecycle



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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