Network & Telephony Architect
Posted 1 week ago by CDW UK
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network & Telephony Architect role is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on supporting digital transformation initiatives through technical leadership and hands-on delivery in network infrastructure and telephony systems. The position involves designing, implementing, and improving enterprise solutions while mentoring junior team members. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure secure and resilient systems. The position is based in Shrewsbury, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise network and telephony solutions
- Lead technology upgrades, migrations, and transformation projects
- Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers
- Deliver network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless
- Configure and manage: Firewalls and network security
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- VoIP systems (physical and softphone)
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and resilient
- Manage multiple projects from planning through to delivery
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks
- Produce clear documentation and architecture designs
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in network architecture and telephony systems
- Experience delivering enterprise-level infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of network security and firewalls
- Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- Experience in several of the following technologies: Aruba Networking (switching & wireless), Aruba ClearPass (NAC), FreeRADIUS, Cisco and Fortigate Firewalls, Mitel VoIP systems, Netcall
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: Shrewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network & Telephony Architect (12-Month FTC)
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000
Location: Shrewsbury (Multi-site)
Shrewsbury Business Park (SY2 6LG)
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (SY3 8XQ)
Princess Royal Hospital (TF1 6TF)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (onsite as required)
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Network & Telephony Architect to support key digital transformation initiatives. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on delivery , working across network infrastructure and telephony systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving enterprise network and communication solutions, while leading and supporting junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise network and telephony solutions
- Lead technology upgrades, migrations, and transformation projects
- Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers
- Deliver network infrastructure , including LAN, WAN, and wireless
- Configure and manage: Firewalls and network security
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- VoIP systems (physical and softphone)
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and resilient
- Manage multiple projects from planning through to delivery
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks
- Produce clear documentation and architecture designs
Key Technologies
Experience in several of the following:
- Aruba Networking (switching & wireless)
- Aruba ClearPass (NAC)
- FreeRADIUS
- Cisco and Fortigate Firewalls
- Mitel VoIP systems
- Netcall
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in network architecture and telephony systems
- Experience delivering enterprise-level infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of network security and firewalls
- Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working with flexibility for remote work
Onsite presence required for physical tasks and project delivery
No fixed onsite days – attendance based on business needs
Additional Information
Parking available: SBP: onsite or nearby (5-minute walk)
RSH & PRH: staff park and ride services available