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6 Month Contract Opportunity with likelihood of extension.
Remote with occasional travel to client sites.
Our client, a leading global consultancy, is seeking an experienced Connectivity & SD-WAN Architect to lead end-to-end network architecture for the integration of a major enterprise platform. This role will drive the strategy and technical design for SD-WAN adoption, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready connectivity in alignment with global architecture principles.
Operating in a dynamic, agile environment, the successful candidate will collaborate across architecture, engineering, and IT teams to shape network evolution, ensure interoperability across platforms, and govern key transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define the end-to-end connectivity architecture supporting the convergence of enterprise platforms.
* Lead the design and implementation strategy for SD-WAN across a modernised infrastructure landscape.
* Collaborate with enterprise architects, product owners, and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
* Govern technical decisions related to connectivity, network transformation, and cloud integration.
* Ensure interoperability between legacy systems and modern platforms to deliver seamless user and operational experiences.
* Represent the SD-WAN and connectivity strategy in architectural forums and governance bodies.
* Develop and maintain architecture documentation including target states, transformation roadmaps, and technical standards.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* 10+ years in B2B network architecture with deep expertise in SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, and enterprise connectivity.
* Strong experience in platform integration and large-scale IT transformation projects.
* In-depth understanding of telecom-grade networks, cloud-native integration models, and enterprise IT.
* Hands-on experience with SD-WAN solutions such as Cisco or Fortinet, including orchestration and network security.
* Proven ability to lead architecture and governance in a multi-stakeholder environment.
* Familiar with industry frameworks: TM Forum, Open Digital Architecture (ODA), TOGAF.
* Experience with SAFe or other scaled agile methodologies.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
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