Summary: The role of Network Architect requires an experienced professional with Enhanced Security Clearance to design and implement secure and scalable network solutions. The candidate will focus on network security, cloud networking, and enterprise infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with security standards. Responsibilities include creating high-level and low-level designs, optimizing network performance, and leading security risk assessments. Collaboration with various teams to deliver robust network solutions is also a key aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure network architectures in line with industry best practices.
• Provide high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for complex network environments.
• Work with firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network security solutions.
• Optimize network performance, scalability, and redundancy.
• Lead network security risk assessments and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust network solutions.
• Oversee network automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-level network issues and incidents.

Key Skills:

• Enhanced Security Clearance (SC/DV Cleared) – Must be active or eligible.
• Network Architecture Experience – 7+ years in enterprise-level networking.
• Security Expertise – Strong knowledge of firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, NAC, IPS/IDS.
• Cloud Networking – Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud networking.
• Routing & Switching – Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Python for network automation.
• Certifications (Preferred but not required) – CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, AWS/Azure Networking certifications.
• Experience working in high-security environments (Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Networking (ZTN) and SASE frameworks.
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions and security event monitoring.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT