Location: Hybrid – Office-based 2 days per week with travel to sites across the UK
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits
* Competitive salary with additional benefits package
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunities for career progression and specialisation
* Exposure to cutting‑edge network technologies
About the Business
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology solutions provider with a strong foundation and ambitious plans for the future. The company is renowned for delivering innovative, scalable, and robust network solutions to a diverse and expanding customer base. Due to continued growth and demand, they are seeking a talented Network Solutions Architect to help shape their technical roadmap and deliver exceptional solutions.
The Network Solutions Architect Opportunity
* Lead the design and deployment of network architecture for customer systems
* Develop and maintain detailed network infrastructure documentation
* Evaluate and select products/services aligned with customer requirements
* Implement security measures to strengthen network infrastructure
* Collaborate with project managers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of network solutions
* Support pre‑sales activities, including requirement capture and business analysis
* Provide guidance on escalated issues as part of fourth‑line support
Your Key Skills
* Strong ability to design and implement network solutions
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure
* Experience mentoring junior engineers
* Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCDP) desirable
* Hands‑on experience with Cisco SD Access, Firepower Firewalls, Catalyst/Nexus switching
* Knowledge of network automation tools (Auvik, Ansible/AWX, Netmiko)
* Familiarity with Wi‑Fi design and tools such as Ekahau
* Exposure to firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper) and security solutions
* Understanding of Operational Technology networks and protocols (Modbus, BACnet)
* Rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
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