Network Architect

About The RoleWe are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.Role: Network ArchitectLocation: Birmingham, London or Manchester (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)Contract Type: PermanentSalary Package: 68,000 - 73,000 plus large company benefits, company car, bonus, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a yearHours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday. We also offer the opportunity to benefit from a Core Hours arrangement (role-specific), providing flexibility around your personal needsInterview Process: 2-stage processWhy SCC?An inclusive workplaceExcellent package: solid basic and company benefitsHybrid working & core hours in line with role requirementsCareer development and life-long learning opportunitiesOpportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT CompanyRole purpose:Demand for SCC’s Professional services continues to grow both from existing and new customers. This has created an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Network Architect to join our talented hybrid team, based in Birmingham, London or Manchester.Security Clearance or the willingness to apply will be required for this role.Key responsibilities:Creating High Level and Low Level Designs.Performing Network (WAN, LAN, WLAN and Firewall) configuration, deployment, troubleshooting to deliver against your network designs.Writing and maintaining technical documentation to professional standards.Contribution to the continuous improvement programmes of all technology platforms and processes within the Professional Services area.Liaison with third party vendors and escalation when necessary.Contributing to delivering team performance.Skills and experience:  A professional certification stream of one or multiple of the below vendorsJuniper accreditations: Current Juniper Specialist Level certificates, a combination of JNCIAS - Specialist Switching, Enterprise, Security, Service ProviderAruba accreditations:Current Aruba Professional Level certificates, Professional Wireless and Professional SwitchingExpert Knowledge of Cisco portfolio: Cisco Switching and Routing products, Cisco Identity Service Engine, Cisco Firewall portfolio, Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki design and deployment.Excellent Knowledge of the Fortinet platforms: Fortinet Switching platform, Fortinet Security firewalls, and Fortinet SD-WAN.Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting skills.Strong background with core network technologies in large-scale deployments.Experience of working with enterprise level clients.Demonstrating excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.Ability to troubleshoot complex, technical, multi-site and multi-disciplinary problems and incidents.Meticulous approach, effective written and oral communicator.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Security Clearance or the willingness to apply will be required for this role.About YouAbout UsSCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new 7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.We are an equal opportunities employerSCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.Diversity & Inclusion at SCC - Sustainability at SCC - Life at SCC - LocationBirmingham - CV2All DepartmentsIT & TechnicalAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising Salary68,000 - 73,000Contract TypePermanentJob FunctionProfessional Services