DV Cleared Network Architect

My Client are a global IT consultancy working with a client within government with a requirement for a Network Architect with DV Clearance

This role is hybrid and requires 2/3 days per week onsite in London

The role is inside IR35 and this contract will run until the 31st of December,

Please do not apply if you do not hold active DV Clearance

Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules
Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation.
Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Understanding of system delivery life cycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews.
Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response.
Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions, internally and externally. Understand Dependencies, Assumptions, Issues & Risks. Understand impact on costs and schedules.
Stakeholder (Internal & External) relationships and technical management: On-site contractors, project team and Agency suppliers.
Team Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme Primary technical (network and certain other technical aspects) Point of Contact (PoC) Provide technical guidance, governance and assurance Teach and develop junior/less experienced project team members to streamline delivery