Network Design Architect
2 Month Contract
Uxbridge
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet and Cisco Nexus solutions experience. Start ASAP in July 2025.

2 Month initial contract based on-site in Uxbridge 5 days/week. Strong chance of renewals. Must be willing to work full-time from the Uxbridge office.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Design, configuration + implementation of Fortinet and Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
• Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / on-site + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.