Salary: £100,000 - 120,000 per year Requirements: 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 in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure) Knowledge of ITSM processes (e.g., ServiceNow) Understanding of datacentre standards, redundancy, cooling, and monitoring Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network/Server, vendor-specific cabling accreditations) 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 Technologies: Architect Cisco Hardware Support ITSM Network Security ServiceNow iOS More: We are seeking a Site Technical Architect with deep expertise in enterprise network infrastructure, structured cabling, and on-site delivery. This is a fully onsite role located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, offered as a 6-month contract with a rate of £500-£600 per day. Our ideal candidate will have hands-on technical experience, excellent documentation skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex network solutions in secure or regulated environments. Join us to work on high-profile, secure on-site network projects in a regulated environment with opportunities to influence design standards, technical strategy, and best practices. last updated 9 week of 2026