Technical Network Architect

The Opportunity

Join the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) and apply your technical expertise in a totally unique environment that is being transformed through the application of digital technology. The critical shared services and infrastructure delivered by our Digital Infrastructure team are central to helping UK Parliament function more efficiently and more transparently. As a Network Architect, you will play a critical role in the design delivery, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of network infrastructure services and projects. Steering and guiding early-stage strategic decision-making, you can expect to:

• build an understanding of Parliament's Network Architecture and business requirements in order to create scalable and resilient network service solutions
• provide expert technical guidance on network infrastructure, methodologies and best practices
• develop and maintain network infrastructure strategies, standards and guidelines
• evaluate emerging technologies and industry network infrastructure trends
• act as the technical lead for procurement, identifying relevant technical and cyber security requirements, and providing technical evaluations of products and options
• support working relationships with third-party suppliers and managed service providers

What You Need

We're looking for a technical subject matter expert with hands-on operational experience in network engineering. With strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate business requirements into working solutions, you will have experience of supporting procurement. Your broad exposure to different technology delivery models, including private, public and hybrid cloud environments, will be matched by the following key technical knowledge:

• Local Area Network design and implementation including IP addressing schemas (IPv4 and IPv6), DHCP, VLANs and IP routing protocols
• Wide Area Network design and implementation including the use of MPLS, VPLS and VPNs
• wireless networking design and implementation
• application layer protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, FTP, SMTP, DNS (Domain Name System)
• firewalls/DMZs, web proxies, web application firewalls
• network security solutions including Network Access Control, 802.11x, Secure Web Gateway, Remote Proxy and SIEM
• familiarity with standards relevant to IT network security, such as ISO/IEC 27033, and their future direction
• usage of network and platform performance monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting tools
• developing Network Architectures to support the use of public cloud services including usage of virtual private cloud connections such as Express Route
• Splunk, SolarWinds and F5 products
• designing and implementing systems using Azure Active Directory and SSO
• zero trust architecture concepts for network, identity and access management, including remote solutions with control access

About The Team

Information Systems is a large and diverse team, supporting applications in HR/Finance, Procedural, Facilities/Core and Dynamics365/Power Platform for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Our collaborative, highly motivated team is skilled in many applications and methodologies. We handle requests and issues from business areas together with project work to deliver new applications and technologies destined to be used throughout both Houses.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By:

Interviews: 8th / 9th Feb 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.