Job Description
Site Technical Architect Network Infrastructure
Location:Fully onsite Barrow-in-Furness, CumbriaContract: 6 Month Contract (Extension possible)Rate: £500£600 per day Inside IR35Expenses: 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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