CLOUD NETWORK SOLUTION ARCHITECT - CONTRACT - REMOTE 

We have an urgent need for a Cloud Network Solution Architect to join the team at one of our client in London The role is for a Cloud Network Engineer with the Global Infrastructure group; responsible for definition of strategy and the delivery of global solutions across the networking domain. 

The successful candidate will have a vital role in shaping future strategy and direction within the organization and must possess a relevant experience across enterprise and cloud networking technology. Duration: 1 Year contract Hybrid: 1-2 days in office in London per week - rest remote work from home Role / Principal Accountabilities: Define strategy across all aspects of the networking domain; supporting the adoption of hybrid cloud as a platform, providing service design and enhancements to improve automation and efficiency Define standards for adoption of Public Cloud technology and provide input into Client's hybrid cloud architecture and roadmaps Aware of industry trends and direction that are defining the future state of the enterprise network Design and development solutions to automate delivery of core networking components and peripherals. 

Work closely with global operational counterparts to deliver consistent, stable, scalable and cloud ready solutions Skills & Experience Required: Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of all critical Production Support processes Proven track record in IT Engineering, and a vision of infrastructure system architecture. Demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a global team, and on their own when required. 

Good communication skills. Enthusiastic, eager and personable. 

Ability to cope well under pressure. Knowledge Required: Experienced cloud network engineer qualified to CCNP level or above Advanced level knowledge of Routing and Switching Experience of WAN circuits and solutions (i.e. MPLS and VPN's) Software Defined Solutions and Network virtualisation (e.g. CISCO ACI / VMware NSX / Nuage) Knowledge of working with Firewalling technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet or CISCO) Knowledge of Application Delivery Controllers (e.g. F5, Citrix) Network programmability and frameworks (Ansible/Python) Experience of Public Cloud solutions (AWS / Azure) Proficient level knowledge of networking design and documentation (HLD/LLD) Desirable Skills Awareness of common management tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Elasticsearch or Splunk Experience and use of tools traffic analysis tools such as Corvil, Netscout Exposure or awareness of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)