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Network Solution Architect

Employer
Burberry
Location
London, United Kingdom
Closing date
1 Dec 2022

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Function
Technology
Level
Manager

Job Details

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The Network Solution Architect will be responsible for supporting the strategy and delivering a global roadmap for network services. This is a key role within the Global Network & Infrastructure Organisation which will work closely with the business to ensure solutions, products and services meet business requirements and demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As part of the Network Architecture team help to shape the strategy and future roadmap.
  • Proof-of-Concept projects, lab trials, vendor/technology evaluation
  • Work with Burberry delivery project managers and network delivery engineers to provide technical guidance for new network designs and solutions, assisting with migration planning and assurance.
  • Customer/partner engagements
  • Working closely with Architects and Security Architects, other functional area Technical Architects, Programme and project managers, and wider business users to ensure robust, highly performing, reliable and scalable network solutions are in place throughout all IT systems and platforms.
  • Leading the development of network evolution use cases and long-term network architecture in collaboration with business stakeholders, partners and fellow technical architects.
  • Designing and recommending network solutions to align with business, process and application requirements.
  • Providing advice and consultation to various teams throughout the business on matters relating to network design and operation, including mentoring of network engineers and analysts.
  • Identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Delivering business cases for various solution architectures, and high level design.
  • Carrying out procurement and vendor selection, through to low level implementation and handover to operational teams.


PERSONAL PROFILE

  • A minimum of 8 Years' experience working within the network operations and delivery space
  • Excellent listening and communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organised, detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • Can work individually but wants to be part of a highly motivated team with lots of ambition.
  • Ability to provide and maintain detailed documentation on each project.
  • Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships.
  • Willingness to develop professionally.
  • A competitive and resilient approach to your work, continuously challenging yourself and your team to exceed targets and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Strong skills in building/ maintaining stakeholder and customer relationships.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach.
  • Determination and Persistence
  • Self-driven individual with the capability to break out of their comfort zone and technology area
  • Understanding of advanced data centre networking equipment including Nexus 9K/7K/5K/2K, Catalyst


FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || IT || ICS OPERATIONS & EMPLOYEE || n/a ||

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