Network Consultant

Role Introduction

Advanced is a business that embraces innovation, enabling its customers to seize every opportunity and transform their business. Life at Advanced begins in an exciting environment in a role that matters.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a CCNP level network consultant to join the team.

What You Will Do

• You will operate at CCNP Enterprise level, delivering network consultancy work primarily within the remit of Professional Services
• Responsibilities include planning, design and implementation for major corporate and government clients, both in our datacentres and on premise. You will produce customer-facing high quality HLD and LLD documentation.
• Working with Pre-Sales team to develop technical solutions and answering technical questions from customers and prospects.
• Working with architects in the business to design costed roadmaps and process improvement.
• Supporting the Sales Enablement functions in preparing a library of sales collateral and materials for use by field-based Pre-Sales teams

What You Will Have

• Experience with Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls, also Nexus and Catalyst switches.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, fabric infrastructure, storage networking, planning network services.
• Exposure to Cisco Wireless LAN solutions, particularly Meraki.
• In-depth knowledge of network security best practices.
• Understanding of traditional hosting technologies and approaches (dedicated hosting, co-location, private cloud).
• Be self-motivated, tenacious, disciplined, enthusiastic and resilient
• Have outstanding networking, presentation and communication skills, written and oral
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to devise and implement strategies beneficial to Advanced and our clients
• Have effective time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure

One or more of these accreditations would be advantageous but not essential:

• CCNP Enterprise / Security / Datacentre

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focussed – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Summer Fridays – Every Friday afternoon off throughout July and August 2022 (or equivalent time in the week)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
• Life insurance - 4x times salary to help give you and your loved ones peace of mind

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• 65% Internal Mobility – Committed to the development & growth of our people with 65% of our experienced roles filled by our own people
• Profit Share – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Top Achievers Club – Our yearly VIP trip includes flights, transfers and accommodation to recognise excellence in our employees – read about what it’s like!
• Tiered Recognition Bonus – There are many ways you can make an impact in the business, which are rewarded with one-off financial rewards like Spot Bonuses, Values Awards, Hero Awards
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Who We Are

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

Find out more about the next steps once you’ve applied here - careers.oneadvanced.com/how-we-hire