Technical Architect (IT Network Specialist) - Celtic Springs

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Who are we?

WWU is a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. From the Welsh mountains to the Cornish coast, over 7.5 million people rely on us to keep them safe and warm, 365 days a year, no matter what. It takes our team of 1,300+ brilliant, skilled people to maintain the energy infrastructure, and keep it running reliably and efficiently, every day. All while focusing on the future and shaping what the world of energy needs to look like tomorrow.

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

You can find out more here.

What we’re looking for?

The Technical Architect will specialise in Internet Protocol (IP) networks and will be responsible for designing and implementing continuous improvement of resilient and reliable network architectures that align with organisational status as an Operator of Essential Services (OES) and operator of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

This role involves leading network-related projects, ensuring resilience, scalability, security, and optimal performance across the organisation’s sites.

We’ll trust you to:

•   Design and implement scalable and secure IT network architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
•   Lead network-related projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
•   Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate network security measures, ensuring the protection of data and systems from cyber threats.
•   Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT networking, providing strategic recommendations for adoption.
•   Be proficient in designing and managing wireless networks, including knowledge of 802.11 standards and technologies.
•   Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

You can read a full job description here.

You’ll need to have:

Essential

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
•  Significant experience in IT Network architecture and design
•  Relevant Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Desirable

• Expert level Certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent are advantageous.

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary starting at £60,208 salary rising to £68,802
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training

Interested?

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, click the link below.

If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.

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