Senior Network Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by Randstad Digital
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Solution Architect / Technical Consultant involves designing and implementing high-quality technical solutions within a Technology Delivery Team. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align solutions with enterprise architecture standards and strategic business goals. The consultant will oversee technical assurance for third-party IT deliverables and lead infrastructure design efforts, particularly in cloud and hybrid environments. The role is critical for ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain solution design documents in line with SDLC and business requirements.
- Provide architecture services across multiple business domains, from project initiation to solution deployment.
- Deliver oversight and technical assurance for 3rd-party IT deliverables, ensuring alignment with architectural principles.
- Lead infrastructure and integration design efforts, including cloud (Azure), on-prem, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
- Produce technical specifications and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Active Directory), Cisco networking, and infrastructure components.
- Hands-on experience with integrating cloud and on-prem systems using established patterns.
- Strong understanding of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, encryption) and infrastructure (e.g., servers, storage).
- Familiarity with SAN storage, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and UPS systems is a plus.
- Experience working with 3rd-party vendors and cross-functional project teams.
- Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Solution Architect / Technical Consultant (Contract) Location: London, UK (Remote/Hybrid) Rate: £550 to £650 a day Umbrella We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect / Technical Consultant to join a dynamic Technology Delivery Team. This role is critical to designing and implementing high-quality technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and strategic business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain solution design documents in line with SDLC and business requirements.
- Provide architecture services across multiple business domains, from project initiation to solution deployment.
- Deliver oversight and technical assurance for 3rd-party IT deliverables, ensuring alignment with architectural principles.
- Lead infrastructure and integration design efforts, including cloud (Azure), on-prem, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
- Produce technical specifications and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Active Directory), Cisco networking, and infrastructure components.
- Hands-on experience with integrating cloud and on-prem systems using established patterns.
- Strong understanding of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, encryption) and infrastructure (e.g., servers, storage).
- Familiarity with SAN storage, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and UPS systems is a plus.
- Experience working with 3rd-party vendors and cross-functional project teams.
- Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Certifications: Azure Solution Architect Expert, CCNA, ITIL
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Experience in application architecture, pre-sales consulting, or functional leadership
Why Join? This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects within a high-performing design team. You'll play a key role in shaping enterprise technology solutions that support critical platforms and drive transformation.