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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