Network Architect – Defence & Intelligence Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Hybrid – on-site weekly) Clearance: SC Cleared (DV desirable) Rate: £725–£825 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Overview: We’re seeking an experienced Network Architect to define and design secure network solutions across complex multi-domain environments. You’ll contribute to HLDs, review LLDs, and ensure architecture alignment with security and performance requirements. Responsibilities: Develop HLD and review LLD documentation for secure network designs Define architecture standards across WAN, LAN, and security domains Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and security disciplines Ensure scalability, performance, and compliance with defence standards Support technical governance and design assurance reviews Requirements: Active SC Clearance (DV advantageous) Proven background designing enterprise or defence-grade network architectures Strong experience across Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto technologies Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills