Your new company Hays are partnering with a large organisation based in Chepstow to support with the recruitment for a new permanent Technical Network Architect. The role is permanent, offers flexible hybrid working and offers a salary between 60,000 - 70,000pa depending on experience. Your new role Within the role you?ll work closely with the Head of Architecture and wider team of architects and act as the Network SME within the team. You?ll be responsible for the high level design and continuous improvement of resilient network architecture that supports the organisations critical needs. The role includes network related project work ensuring resilience, scalability, security, and optimal performance across the organisations sites. What you?ll need to succeed To be considered for this role you will need to be an experienced Network Architect or Senior Engineer with in depth knowledge of designing and implementing complex IT network architecture. You?ll have experience across Routing and Switching, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Cloud Networking and Technical Troubleshooting. You?ll need to be an excellent communicator and have good stakeholder management skills with technical and non-technical individuals. You?ll need to hold relevant Cisco certifications, ideally CCNP but you may be considered with CCNA or other relevant certifications. What you?ll get in return In return you will work for a growing organisation with an excellent culture and work environment. You?ll be involved in high level architecture and design and hold a role with large responsibility acting as the Network SME. You?ll work in a flexible hybrid pattern and be paid 60,000 - 70,000pa depending on experience. The organisation have annual pay reviews, offer a bonus scheme and have a competitive pension plan. What you need to do now If you?re interested in this role, click ?apply now? to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn?t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C?s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk