Ref: HY47011


A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting a Infrastructure Systems Architect in London.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing all activities related to ICT services, including planning, design, and architecture, as well as maintenance of network and system solutions.
The ideal candidate should have planning abilities in networking, work experience in Networking, and proficiency in various networking protocols and configurations.


TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
SALARY: up to £48k, depending on experience + commuting fee covered up to zone 6
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London (Hybrid)


Infrastructure Systems Architect Main Responsibilities:
Lead and execute all activities related to ICT services, including planning, design, and architecture in addition to maintenance of network and system solutions
Design and support IoT service platforms
Manage the full lifecycle for provided equipment and services
Take responsibility for ICT services operations including 1 3/12 networks firewalls security services SD
Detailed planning, designing and developing of ICT services including network and server applications
Network element configuration including day-to-day service delivery
Network and server implementation and optimisation including designing and testing procedures
Service, network and hardware migration planning and execution
Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing
Creating handover documents and delivering training within the division
Developing and implementing new features and services
Vendor and Carrier negotiation, and control for gaining the necessary information and following it through
Establishing and ceasing circuit connections of the systems
3rd level troubleshooting with related internal teams and being the first point of contact for internal and external matters
Acting as a technical lead for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and accountability
In case of critical incidents, coordinate with relevant parties and provide support as required to ensure service continuity


Infrastructure Systems Architect Ideal Candidate:
Planning abilities in networking, systems, and servers as part of strategic, service infra and O&M planning
Work experience in Networking with knowledge of CCNP, JNCIA
Proficiency in TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, Data Transmission, L2/L3 VPN, Multi-Layer Networking, QoS, Security Firewall, SDWAN, EVPN-VXLAN, and IPSec
Knowledge of SONET/SDH, Ethernet, MPLS, Optical Networking
Routing knowledge, including EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, ISIS, and BGP4
Experience with Cisco IOS, Junos, Paloalto PAN-OS, Mikrotik OS, AWS operation and configuration
Skills in UNIX command operation and setup/management
Facility Management, Network Cabling, Equipment Installation
Knowledge of server applications like SMTP, DNS, HTTP, Radius, SNMP Monitoring & Traffic Management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
Ability to read and write technical documentation
Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills
Business level fluency in English


** All applicants for the Infrastructure Systems Architect must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.


If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.