Network Architect - Cisco

Network Architect

6 month contract - Outside IR35

Our Midlands-based, public sector client is looking for a Network Architect for an initial 6 month statement of work which will be a blend of remote and onsite working. Security clearance is highly desirable for this assignment.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Assurance and management for the Greenfield environment.
• Infrastructure solution review.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have an understanding of Modern Auth - i.e. SAML and how Cisco products integrate with modern Auth
• Must have experience with Cisco VPN (AnyConnect)
• Must have experience with Cloud Proxy Solutions, specifically Zscaler ZIA
• Must have experience with ISE 3.0
• Must have experience with Cisco Firepower Firewalls

• Experience in Network Security (all aspects)
• Experience in Leading and delivering a solution end to end
• Experience designing Cisco ACI infrastructure
• Experience in working within the confines of a government secure network
• Network Monitoring
• Design governance

KEY SKILLS:

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills - demonstrating outside-the-box problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyse and monitor information such as planning, risks, issues, finance, resources, assumptions and dependencies.
• Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic. Able to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Capable of establishing a high degree of personal credibility with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Planning and organisational ability to manage a high workload and balance priorities.
• Creative, enthusiastic, customer focussed, pro-active, tenacious, self- managing and committed to the role, with strong personal drive and proven capability to work using own initiative.
• Ability to explain technical issues simply to non-technical colleagues.

Next Steps

If this is something you feel suited to and would like to apply, please send in your up to date CV.