Network Architect | £650/day | Outside IR35
Posted 3 days ago by Brookwood Recruitment Ltd
£650 Per day
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Network Architect role involves providing technical leadership for significant network modernization initiatives, specifically transitioning from traditional MPLS/DVPN networks to Fortinet SD-WAN. The position requires engagement with emergency services communication programs and oversight of supplier transitions to ensure service continuity. The role is remote with occasional travel in the Thames Valley region and is contracted for an initial period of six months. The position is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic technical oversight and leadership on large-scale network programmes.
- Challenge and guide third-party network designs to ensure secure, high-quality delivery.
- Oversee supplier transitions, including offboarding and onboarding, maintaining service excellence.
- Advise on Cisco LAN environments, including Cisco Catalyst technologies.
- Support secure-by-design practices and act as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading WAN modernisation programmes, particularly MPLS to SD-WAN migrations.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
- Strong background in Cisco LAN infrastructure.
- Experience in customer-side technical leadership during supplier network transitions.
- Experience in secure or “blue light” environments (policing or emergency services preferred).
- Demonstrable ability to lead complex projects and resolve challenging situations.
- Awareness of TETRA/Airwave networks and ESN/ESMCP programme.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE) are desirable.
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Network Architect
Location: Remote, occasional travel in Thames Valley region
Contract: 6 months initial (possible extensions)
Rate: £650 per day (outside IR35)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to provide technical leadership across two high-profile programmes:
- Network Modernisation: Leading the migration from traditional MPLS/DVPN networks to Fortinet SD-WAN, including managing supplier transitions and ensuring continuity across multi-site environments.
- National Communications Programme: Supporting engagement with the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESN/ESMCP), maintaining awareness of TETRA/Airwave systems and national initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide strategic technical oversight and leadership on large-scale network programmes.
- Challenge and guide third-party network designs to ensure secure, high-quality delivery.
- Oversee supplier transitions, including offboarding and onboarding, maintaining service excellence.
- Advise on Cisco LAN environments, including Cisco Catalyst technologies.
- Support secure-by-design practices and act as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For (Essential):
- Proven experience leading WAN modernisation programmes, particularly MPLS to SD-WAN migrations.
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
- Strong background in Cisco LAN infrastructure.
- Experience in customer-side technical leadership during supplier network transitions.
- Experience in secure or “blue light” environments (policing or emergency services preferred).
- Demonstrable ability to lead complex projects and resolve challenging situations.
- Aware of TETRA/Airwave networks and ESN/ESMCP programme.
Desirable:
- Experience with national or multi-site programmes.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE).
This is a high-impact, strategic role where your technical expertise and leadership will directly influence the success of critical network and communications programmes. Apply today for immediate consideration!