Technical Network Architect | SC Cleared
Posted 4 days ago by Sanderson Government & Defence
£600 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Milton Keynes, UK
Summary: The Technical Network Architect role is focused on supporting a high-profile central government programme, requiring expertise in secure and complex network environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong people skills and a deep understanding of network architecture, including various technical components and standards. UKSV SC Clearance is required for this position. The role offers a competitive day rate within the IR35 framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a high-profile central government programme.
- Translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Produce high-quality architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, options assessments).
- Manage requirements and ownership of technical deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with auditing and security standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong people skills.
- Experience in secure government environments.
- Deep knowledge of network architecture.
- Proven ability to produce architectural documentation.
- Understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, NIST standards.
- Experience in a Matrix organisation (desirable).
- Relevant technical certifications (desirable).
- TOGAF or equivalent architectural experience (desirable).
- Familiarity with public cloud services (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Milton Keynes
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: Technical Network Architect
Location: Milton Keynes
Day Rate: £550-£600 p.d inside IR35
UKSV SC Clearance Required
We're looking for a seasoned Technical Network Architect to support a high-profile central government programme. If you thrive in secure, complex environments and enjoy shaping robust, scalable network solutions, this role will suit you perfectly.
What you'll bring
- Strong people skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts with ease.
- Experience working in secure government environments.
Deep knowledge of network architecture, including:
- Network topology and configuration
- Wireless architecture
- Firewalls
- Load balancing
- Inter/intra-site connectivity
- VPN configuration
- Public cloud connectivity
- Proven ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, options assessments).
- Confident requirements management and ownership of technical deliverables.
- Working knowledge of auditing and security tooling.
- Strong understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, NIST and wider UK government technology standards.
Desirable
- Experience working within a Matrix organisation.
- Relevant technical certifications.
- TOGAF or equivalent architectural experience.
- Familiarity with public cloud services.
To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on (see below)
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