Network Architect

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Are you ready to architect the future of digital infrastructure? Join a leading UK-based technology solutions provider with a strong heritage in delivering innovative IT services across cloud, networking, and digital transformation. As a Technical Architect – Networks , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation platforms and services that support enterprise clients across diverse sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead network architecture across digital platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and standards.
• Drive the development of new products and services with strategic network design.
• Evaluate and enhance existing platforms for performance, security, and supportability.
• Support presales engagements with expert input across the digital portfolio.
• Identify and present opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Contribute to network automation and standardisation initiatives.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide 4th line support for complex issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in routing, switching, and network security, with strong cross-stack awareness.
• Proven experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ISR/ASR platforms, and Cisco ACI migrations.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco and/or Fortigate firewalls and security features.
• Strong documentation skills (HLD/LLD, schematics) and presales experience (RFI/RFP, BoM, SoW).
• Experience leading large-scale network deployments.
• Skills or willingness to upskill in SD-WAN (Meraki/Fortigate), automation (Ansible/Terraform), and public cloud networking.
• Confident communicator and resilient problem-solver with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer.
• Essential: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI.
• Strong understanding of datacentre networking, SDN, and virtualization.
• Proficiency in BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) highly preferred.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic digital division within one of the UK’s largest independent technology providers. You’ll work alongside experts in cloud, networking, and cybersecurity, contributing to high-impact projects that drive transformation for public and private sector clients.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested, please get in touch today for further information!

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• Mid-Senior level

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• Full-time

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• Information Technology
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• Information Services and Technology, Information and Media

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