Network Architect - Defence Sector
📍 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Options)
💰 Salary: Up to £78,000 + 15% Bonus + £6,000 Car Allowance + 10% DV Allowance
🎯 Total Package: Up to £103,500
🛡️ Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for SC and DV clearance
🚀 The Opportunity
Join a cutting-edge programme at the forefront of national security. We're looking for a Network Architect to lead the design and support of secure, complex network infrastructure for a major defence project.
You'll play a critical role in supporting Programme and Project Managers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and fit for purpose, while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the industry.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
Leading the creation of High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs) across a range of platforms and technologies.
Supporting the Lead Architect and Deputy CTO to define and refine network designs across work streams.
Collaborating with Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers to resolve delivery and operational challenges.
Designing and supporting components including:
Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD
Juniper (WAN, LAN, SRX, EX)
Gigamon HC1 / GigaVUE FM
Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewalls & LAN
Ensuring all designs meet governance, security, and operational standards.
Supporting customer reports and technical documentation as needed.
🧠 What You'll Bring
Experience working on overseas infrastructure and secure environments.
Demonstrable experience in network architecture using technologies from major vendors (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Gigamon).
Strong knowledge of:
Routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, QoS, and security zones/policies.
High availability solutions and troubleshooting complex network issues.
Experience with IP addressing schemes, network configuration, and lifecycle support.
Familiarity with requirements management tools and processes.
Excellent communication skills - able to liaise with technical and non-technical teams alike.
Vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) are highly desirable.
⚠️ Clearance Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo SC and DV clearance.
💼 Why Join?
Be part of a high-impact defence programme making a difference to national security.
Work with advanced, enterprise-grade technologies.
Competitive salary and one of the best overall packages in the sector.
Apply now to take the next step in your network architecture career