Job Title: Network Architect
Day Rate: £400/day (OUTSIDE IR35)
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Network Architect - Role & Responsibilities
* Lead stakeholder workshops and translate business, technical, and operational needs into a structured, traceable requirements document including assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and risks.
* Define and agree the scope, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, acceptance criteria, and design assumptions for the end-to-end solution design engagement.
* Produce end-to-end solution architecture defining service topology, technology choices, integration points, security, resilience, scalability, and design principles aligned to business and technical requirements.
* Develop detailed, implementation-ready technical design including configurations, routing, IP schemes, policies, device specifications, and step-by-step deployment guidance.
* Validate and formally confirm that the design meets architectural standards, security and regulatory requirements, operational readiness criteria, and that all risks and deviations are documented and approved.
Network Architect - Required Experience
* Must hold current and active UK Security Clearance (SC)
* Demonstrable experience of at least five years operating as a Network Architect or Solution Design Authority
* Strong technical foundation validated through Cisco certification, ideally CCIE (Enterprise or Security) or CCNP level
* Extensive hands-on experience producing and governing High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation
* Deep technical expertise in designing and delivering enterprise LAN and WAN solutions, including modern SD-WAN architectures
* Proven ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, including customers
Interviews: March 2026
Start Date: April 2026
How to Apply:
* Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology