Network Architect - Multi-Cloud, SD-WAN, Network Automation, IaC

4698597
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Infrastructure
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    Up to £600 pd (Outside IR35)

Network Architect - Multi-Cloud, SD-WAN, Network Automation, IaC

Network Architect - Multi-Cloud, SD-WAN, Network Automation, IaC
Up to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
Remote (Must be UK Based – occasional travel may be required)
6 Months initially

My client is an instantly recognisable organisation who require a Network Architect with broad experience across Multi-Cloud (Azure / AWS / GCP), SD-WAN, VPN, LAN/WAN, Network Monitoring, Network Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Key Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Network Architect in a large, complex organisation
  • Demonstrable experience in the Energy / Utilities sector(s)
  • Strong understanding of Enterprise Networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless networks)
  • Proven experience with hybrid and multi-cloud networking (Azure Virtual WAN / AWS Transit Gateway / GCP networking)
  • Excellent knowledge of SD-WAN solutions, VPN technologies
  • Familiarity with secure access services (ZTNA / SASE)
  • Proficiency with Network Monitoring and diagnostic tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP etc)
  • Strong experience in Network Automation, Scripting, and Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python)
  • Awareness of Cyber Security principles and secure network architecture best practices (NIST, ISO27001, IEC 62443)
  • Familiarity with ITIL (service management) processes and Agile/DevOps ways of working
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
  • Strong communication skills with the capability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
  • Degree Educated in Computer Science / Networking / Engineering or a related technical field
  • Professional certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Azure/AWS Network Specialist, or equivalent

    Nice to have:
  • SC Cleared (Security Clearance)
  • Immediate availability
  • TOGAF (or other architecture framework) certification
  • Cloud Networking certification (AWS Advanced Networking / Azure Network Engineer Associate)

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