Network Architect

Summary: The Network Architect will be responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting network infrastructure as part of corporate real estate initiatives in Aberdeen, Scotland. This role involves collaboration with global and local teams on various projects, including new site builds and relocations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network implementation and a strong understanding of networking fundamentals. The position requires both technical expertise and excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network infrastructure for real estate projects including new facilities (Greenfield), expansions, relocations, co-locations, and other transformation activities.
• Collaborate with project managers to support technical design and execution of network solutions aligned with organizational standards.
• Deploy and configure network components including (but not limited to): Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) based on site layouts and infrastructure standards.
• Ensure adherence to organizational network standards and best practices during implementation.
• Execute network upgrades and enhancements as part of approved real estate projects.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all network deliverables, including Transition-to-Operations (TTO) records.
• Participate in site surveys, installations, configuration management, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Support additional network-related tasks as required by evolving real estate programs.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 10-15 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure implementation within real estate or facilities projects.
• Strong understanding of passive and active network components and their integration into physical environments.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, STP, VTP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Proven experience in network design and implementation, including resilient topologies and SD-WAN solutions.
• Hands-on experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles including firewalls, VPNs, and secure network design.
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl) for network task automation.
• Ability to design physical and logical network layouts based on site plans and MEP diagrams for offices, workshop, or industrial environments.
• Experience across full project lifecycle including planning, deployment, and operational transition.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, Advanced certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE-ENT are a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT