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About The Role

 

During this 8 week assignment you will be assisting in a DCN replacement project across 70+ sites, migrating from the current networks infrastructure to an alternative provider. This includes firewalls, switches, and cellular routers. The consultant will be responsible for producing detailed designs, configuration templates, and operational playbooks to support the rollout. 

About You

Key Responsibilities 

  • Analyse current DCN architecture and configurations. 

  • Design replacement architecture using: Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto combinations. 

  • Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents. 

  • Create configuration templates for firewalls, switches, and routers. 

  • Develop deployment playbooks for internal teams. 

  • Define Bill of Materials (BoM) and licensing requirements. 

  • Write operational runbooks for failover, tunnel rekey, and certificate rollover. 

  • Define IPsec VPN topology (FlexVPN or DMVPN), dual-WAN failover, and management plane security. 

  • Support zero-touch provisioning Plug-and-Play (PnP) where applicable. 

  • Collaborate with internal teams for knowledge transfer and handover documentation. 

Required Experience 

  • Proven experience in multi-site network migrations, ideally Fortinet to Cisco. 

  • Deep expertise in Firewalls, Routers, Switches and cellular devices. 

  • Strong understanding of IPsec VPN, FlexVPN, DMVPN. 

  • Knowledge of zero-touch provisioning, PnP, and template orchestration. 

  • Understanding of management plane security, RBAC, AAA. 

  • Ability to produce clear, reusable documentation and configuration artefacts. 

Desirable Skills & Knowledge 

  • Demand management, strategic planning, and infrastructure analysis. 

  • Information assurance, governance, and quality management. 

  • Experience with Fortinet NSE (for comparative analysis). 

Qualifications 

Essential: 

  • CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise 

  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 

Desirable: 

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate or CCIE Security 

  • Fortinet NSE certification 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

  • Delivery of HLD, LLD, and configuration templates within 4-week engagement. 

  • Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement in design processes. 

  • Quality and completeness of documentation and playbooks. 

  • Successful knowledge transfer to internal teams. 

SFIA 9 Skill Alignment 

  • DESN (Systems Design) – Level 6 

  • NTDS (Network Design) – Level 6 

  • INAN (Infrastructure Analysis) – Level 5 

  • SCTY (Information Security) – Level 5 

  • RLMT (Release and Deployment) – Level 5 

  • HSIN (Systems Integration) – Level 5 

About Us

At Indigo, you’ll join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a leader in the telecoms industry, Indigo offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic market projected to expand from US $1657.70 billion in 2020 to US $2395.47 billion by 2027. With over two decades of experience and a presence in 90+ countries, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies like Fixed Line, 5G, Edge DC, and Subsea. Recognized as one of the UK’s top-performing privately-owned technology companies, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere with over 30 nationalities. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation ensures a brighter future. As a proud recipient of the ‘Investors in People’ Gold Award, we invest in your growth and development. Join Indigo and make a real difference in an organization that offers unparalleled opportunities at the right place and time. Embark on an exciting journey with us.

At Indigo, our smart, ambitious teams are dedicated to supporting our customers. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve goals and exceed customer expectations. For over twenty-five years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading network carriers and hyperscalers, with a diverse talent pool we celebrate differences, inviting new ideas, creativity, collaboration, and passion from every employee. Our commitment extends beyond the present, as we cultivate and mentor the next generation to access limitless growth opportunities. At Indigo, we understand that our people are the heart of our success. We are deeply committed to nurturing a work culture that prioritizes the well-being and growth of our employees. We take pride in listening to our team and taking action to continually enhance our company’s support and enriching environment. Our diversity is our strength, coming together as one team, we foster an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity, where collaborating with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles empowers us to evolve into better professionals and leaders.

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