Network Architect

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Role: Network ArchitectStart Date: mid-AprilDuration: 3 months, with likelihood of a further 3 monthsLocation: Exeter - Remote working due to Covid 19 The Network Architect will be considered one of the customers's 'Capability Architect' roles, alongside Infrastructure, Integration, Security and Data. The capability architects have SME status in their domain and are charged with maintaining oversight, governance and adherence to strategy of all architectural change in their domain. Project interventions are expected but project interactions are mainly handled by one of a team of Solution Architects. Main purpose of the jobThe Network Architect role works closely with the architect community and is responsible for designing the University's communication networks, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, wireless, and closed networks, and support the transformation to a data driven and integrated IT service organisation. Most commonly identified specific SFIA skills required for the role are: NTPL Network planningARCH Solution architectureSTPL Enterprise and business architectureNTDS Network designINAS Information assuranceTECH Technical specialismEMRG Emerging technology monitoringMETL Methods and tools Qualifications & attainmentEducational attainment at degree level (or demonstrable equivalent experience)JNCIP or equivalent such as CCNPJNCDS or equivalent such as CCDP Knowledge & skillsIn-depth knowledge of cabling, routers, hubs, firewalls and wireless access pointsExpert in network segmentation and VLANsBroad understanding of current and upcoming network technology landscape and conceptsProven communication skills demonstrating ability to understand complex conceptual ideas and experience in conveying information to senior stakeholdersProven ability in assessing and managing risksProven ability to interact across cross-functional and technical working teams and build ongoing relationships to ensure effective communications and exchange of information.Proven ability to take independent decisions without reference to your line manager relating to significant events, or influence decision-making that impacts resourcing and future business planning of the service.Good planning and organisation skills.Excellent methodical, analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and problem-solving skills Prior ExperienceRecent experience of designing networks to meet business requirements in a commercial environment, demonstrating business acumen, balancing financial, quality, people and customer expectationsExperience of the full project life cycleExperience in the identification and proactive mitigation of risksAbility to build and develop relationships with peers and stakeholders to ensure effective exchange of information to support day-to-day work using existing practices.Proven experience of managing relationships, evidencing ability to break down barriers and building beneficial working relationshipsDemonstrate experience of the review and diagnosis and successful delivery of solutions to complex problems in a measured and creative way, demonstrating the ownership of issues and opportunities.Proven experience of undertaking complex analysis, using different methodologies, and providing reports and management information with supporting commentary.Provide training, coaching, mentoring and guide others on specific tasks, giving guidance and feedback based on own knowledge or experience.Proactive personal and professional development including completion of mandatory training, skills courses and specialist training. DesirableExperience of optimising LAN and WAN network throughput using hardware and softwareDeep knowledge of the OSI and TCP/IP (v4 & v6) stacksExperience of delivering customer focused and service centric network architecture artefactsExperience of cloud networking across AWS, Azure and GoogleExperience of vendor evaluationExperience of working in a Design, Develop, Operate environmentExperience of Prince2 and other project management methodologies.Experience of working in an Agile DevOps environment BehavioursDemonstrate an understanding of what customer service excellence means in an IT service environmentOffer a flexible and adaptable approach to working in an environment with a culture of change and growthTake a proactive, pragmatic, and positive approach to problem-solvingUndertake tasks with a positive attitude, prepared to meet business goals and respond well to changeDemonstrate a relentless focus to deliver against key prioritiesDemonstrate confidence, establish credibility and maintain trustAbility to work within a matrix environment, collaborating effectively with different categories and levels of staffAbility to generate enthusiasm and develop an effective team working culture