Network Architect – IT Consultancy
Remote (UK)
Inside IR35
Candidates must hold sole UK nationality and active SC Clearance
About the Role
We are supporting a leading IT consultancy seeking an experienced Network Architect.
You’ll work closely with the wider architecture function, support customer engagements, and provide expert guidance to internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect end-to-end network solutions and lead technical implementation.
* Deliver High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs).
* Work collaboratively with the broader architecture team to design and refine solutions.
* Act as technical lead for network projects, ensuring customer requirements are fully met.
* Provide expertise and guidance on architectural and technical issues.
* Produce blueprints, design documentation, and drive approvals with internal teams and customers.
* Create hardware Bill of Materials (BoM) for network solutions.
* Continuously expand knowledge across networking technologies and product sets.
* Build trusted relationships with customers through strong communication and consultancy skills.
* Support and mentor team members to enhance capability across the practice.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* Network certifications (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper etc.)—minimum CCNP level or equivalent.
* NG Firewall expertise (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) — ideally certified at CCSE or equivalent.
* Strong experience with switching, routing, and firewalls.
* Proven experience delivering HLDs/LLDs.
* Experience in networking across LAN, WAN, Remote Access, and Data Centre environments.
* Experience with major firewall technologies.
* Experience serving as Architecture/Design Authority on large-scale projects.
* Strong capability delivering high-quality technical and architectural documentation.
* Cloud knowledge across Public, Private, and Hybrid environments.