Network Architect Permanent (£80-95K) Hybrid (London) The role as a Network Architect, you will be responsible for the overall design and successful implementation of the organisation's technology infrastructure. You will play a key role in analysing the current state of the company's technology, processes, and services to identify areas of improvement and create a plan for future development. As a Network Architect within this team, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise while contributing to impactful projects. We are seeking a skilled Network Architect with a proven track record in designing and implementing high-level and low-level network architectures. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in LAN/WAN, network security, and preferably wireless technologies. Design technical solutions covering product selection for the key components of the network technology stack, including cloud services & connectivity, Software Defined network hardware/software, load balancers, firewalls, proxies and sizing. Provide ideas and innovation and maintain a view of emerging technologies that could enhance the service offering for network propositions. Provide the overall network technical strategy and leadership for a client, project or bid. Review of client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements. Ability to work to deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion You can bring your whole self to work. Key Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for network infrastructures. Design, implement, and optimize LAN/WAN solutions to meet client requirements. Ensure the security of network systems through robust design and implementation of security protocols. Provide technical guidance and support to project teams and clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement innovative network solutions. Requirements: Proven experience in designing and implementing HLDs and LLDs for complex network architectures. Strong expertise in LAN/WAN technologies and network security. Experience with wireless technologies is highly desirable. • Demonstrated experience working with blue-chip level clients. Flexibility to work across different vendor accounts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE are advantageous. Solution design and implementation – Greenfield and transformation. Work along with EA/Network Architects of the customer to understand the business needs related to BAU, Transformation Performance tuning of LAN/WAN and other network devices. Support in workflow evaluation and improvement. Maintain and update design documents (HLD, LLD). Identify and communicate how the solutions can support in achieving short and long term business goals related to network infrastructure Your Profile Key Skills/knowledge/experience Strong Network architecture & design experience in build, migrating Infrastructure & underlying applications to cloud. Expertise in Large-scale, high-performance enterprise deployment and Solution architecting on complex heterogeneous environments. Expertise in network security solutions specific to cloud. Extensive experience in capacity sizing, costing of services to drive optimized architecture, leading to optimal infra investment vs performance and scale. Expertise in articulating architectural choices within various services and solution methodologies. Expertise in cloud migration, deployment, management, transformation Good to Have TOGAF. Network / Microsoft / Redhat administrations certifications. Good Knowledge in ITIL. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.