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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
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- 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 Contract Rates in Manchester: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£490/day
-10.9%
Interquartile Range
£450/day – £550/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
81% Outside IR35
13% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Enterprise demand for contract Network Architect talent across Manchester continues to expand across municipal technical initiatives, as regional enterprises scale core engineering capacity. Payment intelligence for localised Network Architect contracts identifies an established median day rate of £490/day, delivering a -10.9% differential against broader national averages. Quartile distribution across the district spans from £450/day to £550/day. 81% of active postings are structured outside IR35 legislation. The benchmark dataset rates hiring for Network Architect contractors in Manchester 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 | £490/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £450/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £550/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Hiring demand | Moderate | Demand level in the benchmark dataset (Moderate, High or Very High) |
| Outside IR35 share | 81% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 13% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 6% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (85%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 15 roles | Postings with a stated day rate in the benchmark dataset |
| Regional rate band | major-city rate parity | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester does not create a special IR35 code for Network Architect work. The client SDS should name the Manchester workplace and delivery model. An inside finding on a Manchester Network Architect brief typically deducts tax at source, while outside IR35 Network Architect work in Manchester is billed by a PSC. Local pay sits on major-city rate parity, so a higher Manchester headline rate can still be inside. Commuting into Manchester does not, by itself, prove substitution or lack of control. Read the Network Architect Manchester contract for workplace, hours, and equipment clauses.
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