Senior Technical Architect - Networks

Senior Technical Architect - Networks

Posted Today by Certes Computing Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Milton Keynes, UK

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect with expertise in enterprise networking to support a major Central Government organisation on a 6-month contract. This hybrid position requires on-site presence in Milton Keynes 1-2 days per week. The role involves leading the design and assurance of enterprise network topology and optimizing wireless network architecture. Candidates with active SC clearance are encouraged to apply for further discussion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and assurance of enterprise network topology across multi-site and hybrid environments
  • Define and optimise wireless network architecture, ensuring performance, security, and scalability
  • Architect and review Firewall strategies, segmentation models, and secure boundary controls
  • Design and implement public cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., secure hybrid connectivity, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute equivalents)

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Technical Architect within complex enterprise or government environments
  • Strong expertise in network topology design (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, hybrid models)
  • Wireless network architecture (enterprise-scale deployments, high-density environments)
  • Firewall architecture and network security design
  • Public cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP hybrid networking)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Milton Keynes

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in enterprise networking to support a major Central Government organisation on a 6-month contract.

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence in Milton Keynes 1-2 days per week.

Proven experience as a Senior Technical Architect within complex enterprise or government environments

Strong expertise in:

Network topology design (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, hybrid models)

Wireless network architecture (enterprise-scale deployments, high-density environments)

Firewall architecture and network security design

Public cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP hybrid networking)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and assurance of enterprise network topology across multi-site and hybrid environments

Define and optimise wireless network architecture, ensuring performance, security, and scalability

Architect and review Firewall strategies, segmentation models, and secure boundary controls

Design and implement public cloud connectivity solutions (eg, secure hybrid connectivity, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute equivalents.

If you have an active SC clearance, please apply to discuss in more detail

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