Senior Network Architect
Posted 7 days ago by Advanced Resource Managers
£90 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Network Architect role is focused on designing, governing, and assuring enterprise network solutions within a highly secure environment. The position requires producing and presenting network designs while providing technical leadership and ensuring alignment with strategic and security requirements. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in South West London. Security clearance (DV) is essential for this long-term contract position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and develop network architecture designs and documentation.
- Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and assuring project solutions.
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver secure and resilient infrastructure.
- Contribute to architecture governance and technical strategy.
- Provide expert guidance across multiple projects.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Network Architect within complex enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, data centre and mobile networking.
- Experience with network security, monitoring and management solutions.
- Ability to present designs and influence senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and an understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
- Experience working within secure environments.
- TOGAF and ITIL certifications are desirable.
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: South West London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
A leading organisation operating within a highly secure environment is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to join its architecture team. This is an architecture-led role focused on the design, governance and assurance of enterprise network solutions rather than hands-on engineering. You will be responsible for producing and presenting network designs, providing technical leadership, and ensuring solutions align with strategic and security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop network architecture designs and documentation.
- Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and assuring project solutions.
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver secure and resilient infrastructure.
- Contribute to architecture governance and technical strategy.
- Provide expert guidance across multiple projects.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Network Architect within complex enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, data centre and mobile networking.
- Experience with network security, monitoring and management solutions.
- Ability to present designs and influence senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and an understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
- Experience working within secure environments.
- TOGAF and ITIL certifications are desirable.
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.