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Senior Network Architecture & Design Engineer – Cisco SD-WAN
Posted 1 day ago by Network Data Systems
Position OverviewThe Senior Network Architecture & Design Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, engi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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DOCSIS Provisioning Architect/Senior Cable Broadband – Java, Camunda & Network O...
Posted 7 days ago by HPTech Inc.
Description8+ years software development, 5+ in network/device provisioning.Java, Python, Rust, or C/C++.3+ years DOCSIS...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Denver, Colorado
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Looking for Network Security Architect - Consultant - SIEM Engineer_ Independent...
Posted 1 week ago by Vrddhi Solutions LLC
Network Security Architect - Consultant - SIEM EngineerInterview Process: 1-2 rounds, Virtual/OnlineDuration of the Cont...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Network Architect - AWS / Hybrid Cloud
Posted 1 week ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and implement network architecture across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environmentsEstablish secur...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Boston, Massachusetts
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Sign UpNetwork Architect Contractor Day Rate Benchmarks and National Landscape
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£550/day
in line with national baselines
Interquartile Range
£480/day – £650/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
17% Outside IR35
33% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Off-payroll regulatory conditions for UK Network Architect contractors continue to exhibit structural stability, establishing stable contracting conditions for independent practitioners. Presently, 17% of verified vacancies maintain confirmed outside-IR35 status, enabling independent consultants to provide services via compliant limited company vehicles. Gross daily remuneration anchors around a national midpoint of £550/day, with quartiles from £480/day to £650/day. Upper-quartile assignments place substantial value on contractors with verified competency across IT and cloud infrastructure. The benchmark dataset rates hiring for Network Architect contractors as moderate: steady rather than stretched.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Day rates and IR35 shares come from the Quality Contracts market benchmark dataset of UK contract postings; sector labels come from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £550/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £480/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £650/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Hiring demand | Moderate | Demand level in the benchmark dataset (Moderate, High or Very High) |
| Outside IR35 share | 17% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 33% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 50% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (85%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 366 roles | Postings with a stated day rate in the benchmark dataset |
| Regional rate band | UK-wide rate parity | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Off-payroll working rules still sit with the end client for medium and large private-sector hirers of Network Architect contractors nationwide. A Status Determination Statement should precede start date, and PAYE or umbrella treatment usually follows an inside finding. Outside IR35 work is invoiced to a limited company and tax planning stays with the limited company. Regional pay still follows UK-wide rate parity. Use HMRC guidance and, where needed, a status review rather than the vacancy wording alone. Filter the board above by IR35 to see how the mix lands in IT.
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