Network Architect

Network Architect

Remote Working

Permanent Position

£60k - £70k p/year

We're looking for an experienced Network Architect to take responsibility for designing, maintaining and developing core network infrastructure, helping improve performance, resilience and reliability.

You'll work across core IP/MPLS infrastructure, primarily using Juniper and Cisco technologies, combining hands-on network engineering, troubleshooting and design to improve network performance, resilience and scalability.

What You will be Doing:

Managing, maintaining and developing core IP/MPLS network infrastructure.

Working with Juniper routing platforms and Junos operating systems.

Supporting and improving BGP, OSPF, LDP and route reflector architectures.

Troubleshooting complex network faults and identifying long-term improvements.

Managing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching environments.

Planning and delivering network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure changes.

Developing network designs and technical recommendations to improve performance, resilience and scalability.

Supporting internet peering arrangements and connectivity with external providers.

Reviewing new networking technologies, hardware and software solutions.

Improving network automation, documentation and engineering standards.Essential Skills:

Strong experience in Network Architecture within an ISP, telecommunications or service provider environment.

Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper Junos.

Good knowledge of Juniper MX Series routers, particularly MX204 and MX480.

Strong understanding of IP/MPLS network architectureAdditional Information:

out-of-hours work

infrequent travel to site ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy