Network Architect

Role: Network Architect

Experience: 9 to 17 years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners

Job Description:

• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Network Architecture, Network Engineering, or a related technical leadership role.
• Strong experience in enterprise routing and switching design and implementation.
• Good knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking technologies.
• Experience with:
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco SDA
• Cisco ISE
• Experience in large-scale network transformation, refresh, or architecture review programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• Enterprise campus networking
• Data Centre networking
• Routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
• High availability and network resilience principles
• Understanding of network segmentation and secure network architecture principles.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and managed service providers.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience producing architecture artefacts, technical standards, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Desirable:
• Experience within financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience of software-defined networking technologies.
• Experience of cloud networking and hybrid connectivity architectures.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles.
• Experience working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.