Job Description
Job Description IT Architect
£600 p/d Inside
6-month contract
1-2 days per week in Northampton office and rest remote
Purpose of Role:
This is a role that is required to support Strategic Projects within the business: engage with IT Infrastructure, Networks, facilities, and client teams and develop the business Infrastructure Designs and support implementation.
Provide architecture solutions / designs to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company. Ideally experienced in significant site moves and the architectural requirement to support.
Essential skills:
Network Design and Planning:
· Deep Understanding of Networking Technologies: Proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ExpressRoute, NSGs and Firewalls, and other relevant fundamentals.
· Capacity Planning: Ability to assess network requirements and design scalable solutions.
· Network Topology Design: Creating efficient and fault-tolerant network solutions.
Security and Compliance:
· Network Security: Knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and secure network design.
· Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA) and ensuring network compliance.
Infrastructure and Hardware:
· Hardware Selection: Understanding of routers, switches, load balancers, and other networking equipment.
· Network Troubleshooting and Optimization:
· Diagnostic Skills: Ability to support in the prompt diagnosis and resolution of network issues.
· Performance Optimization: Proficiency in optimizing network performance and minimizing latency.
Project Management and Communication:
· Experience through the lifecycle of network projects from inception to completion.
· Effective Communication: Collaborating with stakeholders and team member.
· Adaptability: Being flexible in a dynamic IT landscape.
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