Job Title: Network Architect
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Mainly Remote
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Network Architect - Role & Responsibilities
* Serve as the technical authority for network solutions, facilitating workshops and discovery sessions to translate stakeholder objectives into actionable design inputs.
* Lead the architectural planning lifecycle, evaluating design options and ensuring proposed solutions meet performance, scalability, and resilience requirements.
* Define and govern project scope documentation, including deliverables, constraints, risks, and acceptance criteria for network implementations.
* Produce architecture blueprints that communicate overall network structure, technology selection, and design rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Develop detailed implementation artefacts, including configuration standards, interface specifications, and deployment guidelines to support build and integration teams.
Network Architect - Required Experience
* Active SC Clearance
* 5+ years in Network Architecture roles
* Cisco certifications (CCIE/CCNP)
* HLD/LLD
* LAN/WAN, SD-WAN
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Interviews: March 2026
Start Date: April 2026
How to Apply:
* Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology