Prominent technology consultancy is looking for a Network Architect to assist in delivering complex network solutions to our clients. Company85 was named Security Team of the Year in 2016, 2017 & 2018 and we are committed to delivering professional solutions that meet our clients’ technical and business requirements.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of complex customer IT networking projects including scoping, designing, implementing and operational handover
• Mentor members of the network team, this will include assisting with project escalations, providing quality assurance and planning training & development paths
• Gather technical and business requirements through a series of workshops and stakeholder interviews
• Provide technical troubleshooting of issues in/around networking infrastructure
• Plan and deliver migrations of complex networks
• Assist with pre-sales activities, providing technical oversight to Telstra Purple’s sales team and helping to generate new business
• Be supported with training both formal and on-the-job, to ensure you are always learning and keeping abreast of the latest technology innovations
• Have a strong focus on a high level of customer satisfaction and delivery of projects that provide real benefit to the client
• Consult in a variety of technologies for FTSE 100 companies and other Clients in the private and public sector

Essential Experience and Skills:

• At least 10 years’ experience with network security solutions from any/all of the following vendors:
  • Cisco
  • Cisco Meraki
  • PaloAlto
  • Fortinet
  • HPE
  • F5
  • Viptela
  • Velocloud
• Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of all core networking concepts, the ability to translate complex requirements into efficient solutions, as well as the verbal skills to concisely and clearly communicate these solutions to stakeholders of varying levels. These include LAN, WAN, Firewalls, Wireless, NAC and UTM.
• Relevant professional certifications such as: CCNA, CCNP and CCIE
• Willingness to accommodate UK/Europe wide travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience designing and implementing complex network solutions
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Client facing experience
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. To enable everyone to participate, we’ve developed an ‘All Roles Flex’ policy to consider flexible ways of working for every role. To learn more, visit tel.st/allrolesflex