Network Architect

*PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A VALID UK SC CLEARANCE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE. YOUR CV WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID SECURITY CLEARANCE*

Location: Birmingham Full time onsite plus travel required.

Brief overview on the role/project:
Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Legacy Technologies Network Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable cost-effective services for our customer.
We are looking for a Legacy Technologies Network Architect to work on delivery opportunities taking place within the secure Defence and National Security sector. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring effective handover to service.

Experience:
* Familiarity with Legacy circuit-switched networks and point-to-point connectivity
* Experience and skills in designing and implementing TDM networks, including TDM multiplexers, demultiplexers, and synchronization techniques
* Experience and skills in configuring and managing Routers, Switches, and other network devices for both point-to-point and packet-switched networks.
* Knowledge and experience of SDH, WDM, ATM and Frame-Relay, circuit to packet emulation (CTP) including limitations and constraints, particularly in respect of timing, and layer 2 connectivity solutions.
* Implementing QoS to manage bandwidth and ensure reliable data transmission, especially for Real Time applications such as VoIP.
* Implementing relevant security measures such as encryption, authentication, and secure routing protocols
* Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in both point-to-point and packet-switched networks
* Familiarity with older networking equipment and software used in point-to-point networks
* Demonstrable design experience including production of quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
* Solid understanding of project end to end life cycle.
* Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders, good team player, and good experience of the defence sector.

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 10 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.

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