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 architecture

Additional Information:

• out-of-hours work
• infrequent travel to site

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.