Network Engineer (SC eligible)
Posted Today by Jobserve
£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The AWS Network Architect role involves supporting a major cloud and application integration programme, requiring expertise in cloud networking, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement. The position focuses on enabling application teams to integrate their platforms with external applications and services. The role is based in London, with a requirement for one day per week onsite, and is offered as a 6-month initial contract with potential extensions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver scalable, secure AWS network architectures.
- Work closely with application teams to facilitate integration with external systems and services.
- Provide technical leadership across networking and cloud infrastructure initiatives.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices.
- Ensure security is embedded throughout network and infrastructure designs.
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Key Skills:
- Expert-level experience in Network Architecture, ideally within AWS cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of AWS Networking Services, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Direct Connect, VPNs, and related technologies.
- Proven experience across LAN and WAN networking.
- Strong background in application, integration, and infrastructure networking.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
- Experience implementing automation within cloud infrastructure environments.
- Security-first approach to architecture and solution design.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
AWS Network Architect
£450 per day | Inside IR35
London (1 day per week onsite)
6-Month Initial Contract + Extensions
We are seeking an experienced AWS Network Architect to support a major cloud and application integration programme. This role requires a strong blend of cloud networking expertise, infrastructure knowledge, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a particular focus on enabling application teams to integrate their platforms with external applications and services.
Key Responsibilities- Design and deliver scalable, secure AWS network architectures.
- Work closely with application teams to facilitate integration with external systems and services.
- Provide technical leadership across networking and cloud infrastructure initiatives.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices.
- Ensure security is Embedded throughout network and infrastructure designs.
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Expert-level experience in Network Architecture, ideally within AWS cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of AWS Networking Services, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Direct Connect, VPNs, and related technologies.
- Proven experience across LAN and WAN networking.
- Strong background in application, integration, and infrastructure networking.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
- Experience implementing automation within cloud infrastructure environments.
- Security-first approach to architecture and solution design.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with AWS VPC Lattice.
- Broader cloud architecture and transformation experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme where you will play a key role in connecting applications, infrastructure, and cloud services within a modern AWS environment.