Site Technical Architect Network Infrastructure Location: Fully onsite Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Extension possible)
Rate: £500£600 per day Inside IR35
Expenses: As per company policy
Role Overview We are seeking a Site Technical Architect with deep expertise in enterprise network infrastructure, structured cabling, and on-site delivery. The role involves leading the design, coordination, and implementation of on-site network projects, including comms rooms, cabling, Cisco networking solutions, storage systems, and UPS infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have hands-on technical experience, excellent documentation skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex network solutions in secure or regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects
Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management, and end-to-end structured cabling (copper and fibre)
Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation
Provide technical assurance for containment, labelling, pathways, and site installation compliance
Assist engineers with Cisco network equipment configuration and troubleshooting (switching, routing, wireless, firewalls)
Support integration of SAN/NAS storage platforms and associated networking
Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations
Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams for seamless delivery
Ensure infrastructure solutions meet operational, security, and compliance standards
Liaise with 3rd parties and suppliers for quotes, delivery management, and issue resolution
Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation
Expertise in structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, and containment
Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing (IOS/NX-OS)
Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation
Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and connectivity requirements
Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and comms room environmental considerations
Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Strong stakeholder communication and ability to lead technical discussions on-site
SC clearance mandatory
Desirable Experience insecure or regulated environments(defence, government, critical national infrastructure)
Knowledge ofITSM processes(e.g., ServiceNow)
Understanding ofdatacentre standards, redundancy, cooling, and monitoring
Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, vendor-specific cabling accreditations)
Behaviour Approachable and collaborative, sharing challenges and solving issues together
Courageous in thinking and doing things differently
Proactive in asking questions and proposing new solutions
Innovative mindset with acan-do attitudetowards delivery
Why Apply Work onhigh-profile, secure on-site network projectsin a regulated environment
Hands-on and leadership role, with responsibility for full lifecycle delivery
Opportunity to influencedesign standards, technical strategy, and best practices
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.
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