Network Engineers – Train to Become Network Architects
Location: Corsham
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000
Clearance Required: SC or DV (sole British nationals only)
Employment Type: Permanent
NexGen Associates are working with a Defence-focused consultancy that is a recognised Gold Member within the military Community. They are heavily invested in long-term career development, structured progression and building the next generation of Network Architects.
This opportunity is exclusively for Service Leavers and Veterans who already hold SC or DV Clearance.
The Opportunity
This is not just another Network Engineer role.
You are hired as a Network Engineer.
You are trained and mentored on the job.
You transition into a Network Architect.
You gain the qualifications and exposure required to operate at architectural level.
This is a clearly structured pathway, not a vague promise.
You will work in high-assurance environments across complex infrastructure, gaining real design responsibility while being supported by experienced Architects who are committed to developing future talent.
Alongside hands-on architecture exposure, the company will fund and support formal certifications including AWS and cloud-focused qualifications, ensuring you build the depth modern Network Architecture roles demand.
What You will Be Doing
* Supporting and delivering secure network solutions within Defence environments
* Working across complex, high-assurance infrastructure
* Gaining exposure to architectural design principles and documentation
* Collaborating with senior architects on real-world design challenges
* Developing cloud capability alongside core networking expertise
Ideal Background:
This role is perfect for someone who is:
* Technically strong in networking fundamentals
* Curious about design and big-picture thinking
* Motivated by structured career progression
* Keen to build cloud capability
* Looking for a company that genuinely invests in their development
Why This Role Stands Out:
* Clear progression from Engineer to Architect
* Structured mentoring and development plan
* Formal certification funding including AWS and cloud pathways
* Exposure to high-assurance, mission-critical environments
* A business that actively supports and invests in the military community#
If you are a Service Leaver or ex-military with SC or DV Clearance and want a role where your career moves forward rather than stays still, this is worth a conversation.