Network Architect

Job DescriptionFor our customer a manufacturing business- we are seeking a Network Architect focussed on Ciscothis is a 12 month contract based in ZugCompetative RateRequiredand we seek an experienced professional available to start as soon as possible for a period of approximately 6 months, with a pensum of 60–100% and a minimum requirement of 3 on-site working days per weekRequired Technical Expertise:Networking: Deep Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Fortinet FortiGate experience. Advanced VLAN, VRF, trunking, routing, IPSec VPN skills. Solid grasp of OSPF, BGP, Layer 2/3 security.Security: Proven work in firewall/switch hardening, ACLs, and segmentation.Access Control: Expertise in 802.1X NAC including MAC-based authentication.Monitoring: Experience with Zabbix or equivalent for KPI monitoring/alerting.Automation & IaC: Advanced Ansible, YAML, Git, CI/CD experience. Python scripting a strong advantage.Operating Systems: Strong Linux/Windows Server troubleshooting & scripting.Architecture & Design: Capable of designing secure/scalable networks; thorough HLD/LLD and operational documentation.Please apply for details