Network Architect
Posted 3 days ago by R3vamp
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Architect role is a 6-month contract position focused on supporting a major transport technology programme. The position requires a blend of on-site and remote work, with responsibilities including designing complex network solutions and overseeing Cisco infrastructure installations. The role also involves acting as a senior escalation point for network issues and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders for successful implementation. There is a strong possibility of the contract leading to a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document complex network and telephony solutions for enterprise-scale projects.
- Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective network architectures.
- Oversee installation and commissioning of Cisco infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, and voice systems).
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex network issues.
- Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure designs are implemented successfully.
- Support deployments and respond to critical incidents.
Key Skills:
- Extensive Cisco experience (switching, routing, firewalls – ASA, ISE, VPN).
- Knowledge of MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VLAN, Multicast, and QoS.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Call Manager v15 (SIP trunks, routing patterns, hunt groups, CUBE configuration).
- Proven ability to produce high- and low-level designs and lead implementation teams.
- CCNP certification essential (CCNA Collaboration desirable).
- Experience in multi-site network design for large, complex environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stockton-On-Tees
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Architect – 6-Month Contract (Hybrid, Stockton-on-Tees) We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a major transport technology programme on a 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extending into a permanent role. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3–4 days per week onsite in Stockton-on-Tees, with the remaining days remote
The Role Design and document complex network and telephony solutions for enterprise-scale projects. Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective network architectures. Oversee installation and commissioning of Cisco infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, and voice systems). Act as the senior escalation point for complex network issues. Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure designs are implemented successfully. Support deployments and respond to critical incidents
What We’re Looking For Extensive Cisco experience (switching, routing, firewalls – ASA, ISE, VPN). Knowledge of MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, VLAN, Multicast, and QoS. Hands-on experience with Cisco Call Manager v15 (SIP trunks, routing patterns, hunt groups, CUBE configuration). Proven ability to produce high- and low-level designs and lead implementation teams. CCNP certification essential (CCNA Collaboration desirable). Experience in multi-site network design for large, complex environments.
Key Details Location: Hybrid – Stockton-on-Tees (3–4 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (with potential to go permanent) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Basic DBS/Background Check