Network Architect

Job description / Role

You will play a pivotal role in the design and management of our clients' complex network infrastructure.

Client Details
A large, exciting business in the region.

Description
* Develop and maintain comprehensive network architecture blueprints, including LAN, WAN, MAN, SAN, and WLAN components.
* Design, implement, and manage ISP connectivity, ensuring high availability and performance.
* Lead the design, implementation, and management of software-defined networks (SDN) infrastructure.
* Oversee the deployment and configuration of cloud networking solutions.
* Develop and implement network automation strategies using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
* Monitor and optimise network performance, including KPIs, QoS, and uptime.
* Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network alignment with business objectives.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.

Job Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work in a diverse growing company.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors.
* Recent experience working with large, complex organisation managing their network.
* Strong networking background with core network design and architecture expertise.
* In-depth knowledge of network protocols and configuration on Cisco and Juniper platforms.
* Hands-on experience with SDN controllers and virtualization technologies.
* Hands-on experience with cloud networking/
* Proficiency in network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.