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Are you ready to architect the future of digital infrastructure? Join a leading UK-based technology solutions provider with a strong heritage in delivering innovative IT services across cloud, networking, and digital transformation. As a Technical Architect – Networks, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation platforms and services that support enterprise clients across diverse sectors.
What You’ll Do
* Design and lead network architecture across digital platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and standards.
* Drive the development of new products and services with strategic network design.
* Evaluate and enhance existing platforms for performance, security, and supportability.
* Support presales engagements with expert input across the digital portfolio.
* Identify and present opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
* Contribute to network automation and standardisation initiatives.
* Mentor engineering teams and provide 4th line support for complex issues.
What You’ll Bring
* Deep expertise in routing, switching, and network security, with strong cross-stack awareness.
* Proven experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ISR/ASR platforms, and Cisco ACI migrations.
* Advanced knowledge of Cisco and/or Fortigate firewalls and security features.
* Strong documentation skills (HLD/LLD, schematics) and presales experience (RFI/RFP, BoM, SoW).
* Experience leading large-scale network deployments.
* Skills or willingness to upskill in SD-WAN (Meraki/Fortigate), automation (Ansible/Terraform), and public cloud networking.
* Confident communicator and resilient problem-solver with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
Qualifications
* Proven track record as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer.
* Essential: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI.
* Strong understanding of datacentre networking, SDN, and virtualization.
* Proficiency in BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) highly preferred.
* Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic digital division within one of the UK’s largest independent technology providers. You’ll work alongside experts in cloud, networking, and cybersecurity, contributing to high-impact projects that drive transformation for public and private sector clients.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested, please get in touch today for further information!
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Information Technology
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Information Services and Technology, Information and Media
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