Technical Architect (Network)

IT Professional Services Ltd.
Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Complex Networks
Network Architecture
Network Planning and Design
System Availability
Cisco networks
Network Optimization

Job description

This role is responsible for the design, configuration and installation of complex Network technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of our clients business requirements and IT needs, leading to the creation of scalable, secure, and efficient architectural strategies that incorporate various network solutions & technologies. The architect is responsible for guiding customers through technological transitions, such as network implementations & upgrades, and advising on network optimisation.

Core Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the Sales & Pre-Sales teams to fully understand customer needs.

· Conduct thorough analysis of customers network architecture, applications and business process to ensure solutions align to customers' requirements, and consider future growth.

· Produce designs that utilise the best technology options within customer budget.

· Ensure designs encompass the wider technical estate and integrate harmoniously.

· Ensure are scalable and secure with high availability and flexible capacity.

· Ensure can be monitored, maintained & patched in line with pre-existing ITPS platforms to expedite a seamless onboarding into Support.

· Produce high quality, detailed pre-install and post-install documentation.

· Lead solution presentations and engage in technical discussions with customers addressing concerns and providing clarification where necessary.

· Play an active role in the professional development of engineers, acting as an escalation point for support issues and champion the sharing of knowledge to foster a collaborative culture.

· Ensure compliance to ISO 9001, 20000-1 & 27001.

· Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices.

· Any other duties reasonably required by your line manager

Requirements

Do you have experience in Operating systems?, Do you have a GCSE?, · Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role within an MSP.

· Significant experience of network design and implementation, especially Cisco & Meraki.

· In-depth expertise in designing and delivering complex network solutions.

· Exceptional problem solving skills with the ability to rapidly understand technical issues and propose viable technical solutions.

· Able to breakdown and communicate highly technical complex problems to levels varying from junior technical resource to stakeholders with no technical background.

· Comfortable leading presentations to C-Suite executives.

· Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCDE, CCIE and CMSS are highly advantageous.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

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