New Role: Network Architect Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £78.000 £6000 Car Allowance Key Skills: Juniper, Cisco, Gigamon, HLD/LLD, SSM. FMC, FTD, WAN/LAN Clearance: Applicants must be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance (Requirement being sole British National) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to join a collaborative project team delivering medium to large-scale network solutions for a high-profile customer. You will be responsible for designing secure, scalable network architectures and supporting their implementation alongside engineers and project managers. Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver robust network solutions across various workstreams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests, RFCs) • Collaborate with Programme and Project Managers to meet solution delivery goals • Work closely with the Lead Architect/Deputy CTO to align designs with business and technical requirements • Create and maintain high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for areas such as: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN/LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN • Support Network Design and Support Engineers in overcoming delivery and operational challenges • Contribute to governance, design reviews, and customer reporting • Ensure all designs are fit-for-purpose and standards-compliant Required Skills & Experience • Strong background in network architecture and infrastructure design • Experience working on overseas infrastructure solutions • Knowledge of a broad range of network and security technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Gigamon) • Proficient in network routing protocols, VPNs, virtual routing instances, QoS, security zones/policies, and high availability design • Demonstrable ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot IP addressing schemes • Hands-on experience with Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco, and Gigamon network products • Proficiency with requirements management and associated tooling • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams • Ability to take initiative, share knowledge, and make timely, informed decisions New Role: Network Architect Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £78.000 £6000 Car Allowance Key Skills: Juniper, Cisco, Gigamon, HLD/LLD, SSM. FMC, FTD, WAN/LAN Clearance: Applicants must be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance (Requirement being sole British National)