Core Network Architect

Overview

Duration: 6 months. Department: Connectivity. Location: Remote, UK. Rate: Negotiable. Role is outside IR35.

Responsibilities

• A varied role to provide support to the Nasstar Core Network and Security Services.
• Be agile in managing workload and constantly re-evaluating priorities.
• Design, implement, and maintain the backbone infrastructure of Nasstar’s network.
• Perform proactive tasks to maximise Core network uptime and prevent recurring issues, including resolving monitoring alerts, deploying security updates, systems maintenance and upgrading customer systems.
• Opportunity to work with the latest technologies in an agile environment that promotes systems and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of core network architecture.
• Implement best practices for network security, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Migration of services from legacy environments to Nasstar’s new core network.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Embrace continual change and process improvement.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Plan and manage own workflow to achieve KPIs.
• Mentor Junior Core Engineers.
• Proactively keep up to date with technologies supported by Nasstar.
• Self-starter with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education & Qualifications

• Essential: JNCIP-SP
• Desirable: JNCIE

Experience & Capabilities

• Experience within a Service Provider environment.
• Strong Core Network Design.
• Juniper, Cisco and Fortinet hands-on experience.
• Network Analysis: Audit / Recommend / Remediate; Traffic Measurement.
• Network Design: Vendor Best Practice; HLD / LLD.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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