Summary: The role of Technical Architect requires an experienced professional with SC Clearance to design and review network architectures for a 9-month contract in London. The position emphasizes expertise in LAN/WAN, AWS, and IPSEC VPN, with a focus on delivering scalable and secure network solutions. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors. The candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of network systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, authoring, and review of comprehensive network architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain network topologies for both on-premise and cloud-based environments.
• Provide end-to-end solutions for complex network projects, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures that support organizational goals and are future-proof.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network systems within existing infrastructure.
• Review and enhance existing network designs, proposing improvements to optimize performance, security, and reliability.
• Design and configure IPSEC VPNs to secure network communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all network designs comply with governance and industry standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer regarding network architecture designs and configurations.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply them to network design and architecture.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect, with a strong focus on network design.
• Extensive experience with LAN/WAN architectures, including network routing, switching, and related technologies.
• Expertise in AWS cloud architecture and services.
• Strong understanding of IPSEC VPNs and how to implement them securely.
• Excellent ability to author, review, and optimize end-to-end network designs and topologies.
• Experience working with large, complex network infrastructure projects and multi-cloud environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering projects in agile or iterative environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): £500

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT