Senior Network Architect
London | £100k + benefits
I’m working with a leading global organisation that’s looking to bring on a Senior Network Architect to shape and enhance their enterprise network environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cisco specialist to lead high‑level design, architecture, and optimisation across a complex, high‑performance estate within a financial services client.
What You’ll Do
* Lead network architecture & design for high‑performance, complex environments.
* Develop detailed network blueprints, technical specifications, and future‑state designs.
* Bring forward new ideas and challenge existing design patterns to strengthen standards and innovation.
* Act as a Cisco technology expert across routers, Cisco & Meraki switching, firewalls, SD‑WAN/Viptela, Nexus, and Meraki wireless.
* Support and optimise core network services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
* Implement and maintain strong security controls, aligning to best practice and regulatory standards.
* Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues, conducting root‑cause analysis and driving high service quality.
* Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and share knowledge across the wider engineering team.
What You’ll Bring
* 8+ years’ experience in network engineering and architecture.
* Extensive hands‑on expertise with Cisco networking technologies (IOS, IOS‑XE, NX‑OS).
* Strong background in routing & switching, SD‑WAN, network security, and enterprise‑scale design.
* CCIE certification.
* Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Financial Services / Hedge fund experience OR a fast paced startup environment.
This is a 12‑Month FTC.
If you’re a seasoned Network Architect looking for your next challenge get in touch 🚀