Network Architect | Hursley | SC Cleared
On site
Winchester, United Kingdom
Freelance
03-01-2025
Job Specifications
Position: Network Architect
Location: Hursley 5 days a week
Day Rate: £750 inside IR35
Clearance: SC cleared
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Network Architect to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on Solarwinds setup and configuration, Juniper Routers and Firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement network architecture solutions.
Configure and manage Solarwinds for network monitoring.
Set up and configure Juniper Routers and Firewalls.
Troubleshoot NTP sources to ensure accurate time synchronization.
Document network configurations and changes.
Utilize iPerf or similar tools for network performance testing.
Analyze network traffic using Wireshark or similar tools.
If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to (see below)
About the Company
Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector. MISSION We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector. EXPERTISE & SKILL Central to our success has b... Know more
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