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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Network Architect
Description
A large healthcare organisation is looking for a Network Architect for a 6 month contract which will require hybrid working with 3 days onsite based in central London.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Architect/Engineer with expertise in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing the Cisco ACI environment to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable network operations. This role requires a deep understanding of data center networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and hands-on experience with Cisco ACI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Architecture:
- Develop and design scalable, high-performing, and secure Cisco ACI-based network solutions to meet business needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze network needs, and create technical roadmaps.
- Provide expertise in the architecture and deployment of Cisco ACI fabric and related components.
Implementation and Operations:
- Deploy and configure Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC controllers, leaf, and spine Switches.
- Integrate Cisco ACI with existing network environments and third-party solutions.
- Manage the life cycle of ACI policies, including tenant, application profiles, EPGs, contracts, and filters.
- Automate network operations using tools such as Ansible, Python or Cisco's APIs.
Monitoring and Optimization:
- Proactively monitor network performance and troubleshoot ACI-related issues.
- Optimize the Cisco ACI environment to ensure efficiency security ,and compliance.
- Maintain documentation for network designs configurations ,and processes.
Support Collaboration:
- Provide 3rd-level support for complex network issues related to ACI associated technologies .
- Mentor junior engineers provide training on Cisco ACI concepts operations .
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security applications infrastructure .
Previous experience within the healthcare sector would be very beneficial.
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