Job Description
About the Role:
My client is seeking a Network Architect to join its Network and Telecoms Team. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone with deep expertise in enterprise network design and infrastructure architecture.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s network infrastructure strategy, ensuring resilience, scalability, and alignment with operational and clinical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with senior IT leaders to deliver a robust and future-ready network platform.
* Define and document infrastructure strategies and service relationships.
* Lead infrastructure projects and vendor engagements.
* Ensure network availability, security, and performance across multiple sites.
* Provide 24/7 support coverage and troubleshoot production systems.
* Contribute to service design, hardware solutions, and interface requirements.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Higher degree in IT or equivalent experience.
* Expertise in:
o Enterprise network design
o Network security and threat hardening
o SD-WAN, SDA, DNS/DHCP
o Centrally managed services (e.g. Cisco DNA, ISE, Prime)
o Next-gen firewalls and remote access technologies
* Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Skills & ExperienceDesirable
* Cisco certifications
* Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies
* Project management qualifications
What You’ll Bring
* Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
* Confidence in managing complex relationships across vendors and internal stakeholders.
* A strategic mindset with hands-on technical capability.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.