Technical Architect - Networks
Tyseley, Birmingham
£70,000 - £80,000
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Function: Digital - Cloud
Career Level: Contributing & Developing
Are you a seasoned network specialist ready to shape the future of digital infrastructure? We're looking for a Technical Architect - Networks to lead the design and evolution of cutting-edge network solutions across digital platforms and services.
The business are 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
Architect and lead network designs across digital platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and standards.
Drive the development of new products and services with strategic network architecture.
Evaluate and enhance existing platforms for performance, security, and supportability.
Provide expert input in presales engagements, helping to shape customer solutions and drive growth.
Identify and present opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Contribute to network automation strategy and standardisation efforts.
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.Ready to architect the future of digital networks? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence