Network Architect (DV)

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Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the creation and implementation of end-to-end solution/technical design, ensuring alignment with the strategic technical architecture.

* Responsible for ensuring the solution/design process is adhered to during all phases of project delivery.

* Provide design and technical SME input to appropriate levels to supplement internal skills (e.g. when new technologies are being investigated).

* Provide an escalation point for networking design related issues within the project.

* Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy in the area of networking and network security.

* Identify and communicate Information Assurance risks.

* Design security elements to mitigate risks in liaison with Solution and Security architects.

* Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements.

* Identify security design gaps in proposed network architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.

* Implementation of security architecture, demonstrating adherence with architectural and security principles, using references architectures and NCSC guidance.

* Authoring of Low-Level Design & Process documents as may be required.

* Mentoring of Junior Network engineers

Essential

1. Good knowledge of core Cisco Networking technologies covering switching, routing, Unified Communications, LAN / WAN capabilities, subnetting, VRF

(and other routing encapsulations), GRE tunnels and securing Cisco networking devices.

2. Knowledge of Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems.

3. Firewall Configuration and Management.

4. Experience in the design of cross-domain solutions (CSD), including diodes, packet inspection and other similar technologies.

5. Experience of building automated deployment of network configurations.

Desirable

1. IT Security Solutions (Policy Based, Physical, Environment Hardening & Software) & Provisioning and Implementation

2. Security monitoring platforms such as SEIM

3. Endpoint Management (Device Control, Data Protection, Application Control etc.)

4. Microsoft Infrastructure covering Windows Server 2016 / 2022 administration, Active Directory design , MECM / SCOM deployment

5. Experience of WAN technologies such as high-grade IP encryption devices

6. VMware-based virtual networking

7. Familiarity with MOD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MOD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440, 604, including Joining Rules.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.