Network Architect

5 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
The Network Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise and critical network infrastructure (CNI) to support our business objectives.

This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of network performance, security, and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing as a Network Architect
  • Responsible for defining the Technology Roadmap and Reference Architectures for the future Network plans for Thames Water that underpin and deliver the overall Technology Strategy.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop network solutions that align with organizational goals
  • Develop and maintain an accurate model of our network architecture
  • Demonstrate architectural change over time both in terms of innovation and renovation of the existing technology estate
  • Inform and influence technical decisions made at governance boards and design authorities. Perform Architecture Impact Assessments, to help size and shape ideas and initiatives at an early stage.
  • Work with platform and solution architects to embed, as appropriate, network design as part of our overall development methodology
Base Location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading
Working Pattern – 36 hours a week (Flexible working hours)

What you should bring to the role
Essential
  • Extensive experience in IT and OT architecture
  • Worked with network Layer 2 and 3 Technologies such as VLAN, RSTP, BGP, MRP
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills and is fully experienced at dealing with stakeholders. Proficient and effective communicator.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture methodologies, principles and frameworks,
  • CCNP, CISSP qualification or equivalent
Desirable
  • Stakeholder Analysis experience
  • Preferred previous experience within the utility industry or large (>20,000 devices), complex enterprises
  • Security Technologies
  • Security Clearance
What’s in it for you?
This is an amazing opportunity to work with new technologies and contribute to changing the way that we work.
  • Competitive salary of up to £93,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays) 
  • Car Allowance - £5800
  • Annual Bonus – On Target – 15% stretch 30%
  • PMI – Aviva: Individual cover with the option to pay for all family members
  • Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy treatment referrals for all employees with MSD complaints – work related or not
  • Gympass: Providing a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps to employees and up to 3 family members, as well as paid plans with discount at gyms across our region and the UK
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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