Network Solution Architect

Role Summary

Responsible for the end-to-end network solution lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design governance, implementation oversight, operational readiness, and post-deployment support.

Acts as the technical authority for enterprise network projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, supportable, and aligned with business and technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and review network architecture, HLDs, LLDs, and technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Provide solution architecture guidance for LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, Security, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity deployments.
• Conduct project scoping, requirements analysis, and technical risk assessments.
• Review and approve Physical Site Surveys (PSS), Bills of Materials (BOM), rack elevations, runbooks, and implementation documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, Orange, carriers, facilities, structured cabling, AV, Security, BMS, and other technology teams.
• Validate technical designs, equipment selection, standards compliance, and infrastructure readiness.
• Provide technical leadership during staging, implementation, migrations, and change windows.
• Act as key decision-maker during major deployments, troubleshooting, and escalations.
• Validate configuration standards, monitoring integration, and post-implementation outcomes.
• Support WAN circuit deployments, carrier migrations, and connectivity optimisation.
• Lead Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Hypercare, and Handover to Operations (HOTO).
• Ensure successful integration and validation of third-party systems including AV, Digital Signage, Security, Printers, and Building Management Systems.
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best-practice network architectures.

Core Skills

• Enterprise Network Architecture (LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN/DC)
• Network Design & Solution Governance
• Cisco Routing, Switching & Wireless
• Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Project Delivery & Change Management
• Vendor & Service Provider Management
• Troubleshooting & Operational Readiness