Network Architect

Network Architect

Posted 4 days ago by TTC Group

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Network Architect role involves designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions, focusing on Cisco technologies and cloud networking. The position requires expertise in data center architecture, SD-WAN deployment, network security, and automation. The role is primarily remote with occasional presence required in Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham. This long-term contract position emphasizes modern networking practices and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise networking solutions using Cisco Routing & Switching technologies.
  • Develop cloud networking architectures for AWS and Azure environments.
  • Manage data center designs and Cisco ACI fabric implementations.
  • Deploy SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela/Meraki.
  • Implement load balancing strategies with NetScaler ADC.
  • Ensure network security through ACLs, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Automate network provisioning and compliance using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Monitor network performance and observability with tools like Dynatrace and Grafana.
  • Create high-level and low-level design documentation and modernization roadmaps.
  • Oversee hardware upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization projects.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.).
  • Experience with AWS/Azure cloud networking.
  • Proficient in Cisco ACI and data center technologies.
  • Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions and deployment.
  • Familiarity with load balancing and network security practices.
  • Automation skills using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Experience with network monitoring tools.
  • Strong architectural and design skills.
  • Ability to manage lifecycle and operational tasks.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Network Architect

Location: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham (4 Days Remote)

Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Enterprise Networking: Cisco Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, VRRP), VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS, multicast.

Cloud Networking: AWS/Azure VPC/VNet design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, cloud load balancers, cloud firewalls.

Data Center & ACI: Cisco ACI fabric design, APIC management, Nexus 9K, VXLAN/EVPN, spine-leaf architecture.

SD-WAN: Cisco Viptela/Meraki design and deployment for hybrid connectivity.

Load Balancing: NetScaler ADC (GSLB, SSL offloading, L7 policies, content switching).

Network Security: ACLs, segmentation, microsegmentation, firewall policies, Zero Trust principles.

Automation & laC : Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git-based CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and config compliance.

Monitoring & Observability: Dynatrace, Grafana, SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, AppDynamics.

Architecture & Design: HLD/LLD creation, modernization roadmaps, cloud-integrated network design patterns.

Lifecycle & Operations: Hardware/firmware upgrades, migrations, refresh projects, performance optimization.

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