23 of 23 Network Architect Jobs in the UK excluding London

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Network Architect to work within the Thames Valley Police Force. Location: Kidlington (Thames Valley Police HQ) Daily Rate: £650 per day outside of IR35 Contract End Date: May 2026 Temporary Contract Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.40am to 5pm Are you a visionary Network Architect with a passion for building robust and secure network infrastructures? Join our client in the public services sector and lead exciting projects that make a real difference! We are looking for a talented individual to provide expert technical leadership and design oversight across a variety of network infrastructure initiatives. What You'll Be Doing: As … a Network Architect, you will: Lead Network Design & Architecture: Spearhead the design and implementation of complex network solutions that align perfectly with both business and technical requirements. Provide critical oversight of third-party network designs, especially those utilising Cisco and Fortinet technologies. Design SD-WAN Solutions: Take charge of designing, deploying, and managing Fortinet SD More ❯

Network Architect Initial 6-month Contract Role 2 days a week in Coventry office £550 - £585, Inside IR35 We're looking for a Network Architect on behalf of a Global Services Provider who has expertise in Palto Alto Networks and Cisco ACI to lead enterprise network design, governance, and delivery. As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for: Design and document secure, scalable enterprise network architectures across data centre and hybrid environments. Lead Cisco ACI fabric designs, integrations, and policy automation. Architect and implement Palo Alto security solutions, including Next-Gen Firewalls and Prisma Access (SASE). Participate in architectural governance (HLDs, TDAs) and gain design approvals. Provide technical leadership … during delivery, ensuring adherence to standards and security principles. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. Core Technical Skills: Extensive experience in network engineering, including 3-5 years in architecture/design Proven experience with Palto Alto and Cisco ACI in large-scale enterprise environments Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco More ❯

Network Architect needed in Oxford, HYBRID Paying £650 per ref372263 Full time hours on a temporary basis OUTSIDE IR35 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. This is a strategic role that will shape the future … of our network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies, SD-WAN, and public sector procurement. Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Architecture Lead the development of complex network solutions, ensuring they meet both business and technical requirements. Provide expert review and oversight of third-party network designs, particularly those involving Cisco and Fortinet. SD … in evaluating and validating third-party SD-WAN proposals and implementations. Cisco Infrastructure Deliver and support Cisco Catalyst Centre deployments. Offer architectural guidance and assurance for third-party Cisco network designs. Network Security Apply deep expertise in network security protocols and firewall configurations, with a focus on Fortinet and Cisco products. Ensure security best practices are embedded More ❯

their mission-critical infrastructure. 55% of our revenue comes from the North America region, 35% from EMEA, and 10% from APAC. Visit www.microland.com for more details. Job Title: Tech Architect – Network Location: Birmingham/London Designation: Tech Architect – Network Role Overview The Tech Architect – Network will be responsible for delivering advanced network architecture … and operational support for the client’s enterprise network environment. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance across WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure, while driving innovation and compliance with the client’s managed network services framework. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Develop and maintain high-level and low-level designs for WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi … networks. Ensure alignment with the client’s target architecture and security standards. Act as the first point of technical escalation for all network-related issues. Own Priority 1 (P1) incidents and drive associated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to closure. Lead all technical conversations with the customer, ensuring clarity, confidence, and timely resolution. Operations & Support Oversee day-to-day network More ❯

their mission-critical infrastructure. 55% of our revenue comes from the North America region, 35% from EMEA, and 10% from APAC. Visit www.microland.com for more details. Job Title: Tech Architect – Network Location: Birmingham/London Designation: Tech Architect – Network Role Overview The Tech Architect – Network will be responsible for delivering advanced network architecture … and operational support for the client’s enterprise network environment. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance across WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure, while driving innovation and compliance with the client’s managed network services framework. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Develop and maintain high-level and low-level designs for WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi … networks. Ensure alignment with the client’s target architecture and security standards. Act as the first point of technical escalation for all network-related issues. Own Priority 1 (P1) incidents and drive associated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to closure. Lead all technical conversations with the customer, ensuring clarity, confidence, and timely resolution. Operations & Support Oversee day-to-day network More ❯

their mission-critical infrastructure. 55% of our revenue comes from the North America region, 35% from EMEA, and 10% from APAC. Visit www.microland.com for more details. Job Title: Tech Architect – Network Location: Birmingham/London Designation: Tech Architect – Network Role Overview The Tech Architect – Network will be responsible for delivering advanced network architecture … and operational support for the client’s enterprise network environment. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance across WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure, while driving innovation and compliance with the client’s managed network services framework. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Develop and maintain high-level and low-level designs for WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi … networks. Ensure alignment with the client’s target architecture and security standards. Act as the first point of technical escalation for all network-related issues. Own Priority 1 (P1) incidents and drive associated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to closure. Lead all technical conversations with the customer, ensuring clarity, confidence, and timely resolution. Operations & Support Oversee day-to-day network More ❯

Senior Network Architect (Construction) Surrey £80,000 to £90,000 + 8:30 am 5:00 pm + Company Events + Company Bonus + Paid Training Courses Are you a Network Architect or similar looking to join a tight-knit expanding business currently leading the way in the construction industry, that creates and manages IT infrastructure … UK, developing the blueprints for how networks should be structured across various smart buildings, which are designed based on specific operational requirements. On offer is the opportunity for a Network Architect or similar to join a niche, industry leading companies that delivers end-to-end IT infrastructure which use their technical expertise to create networking solutions with the … to work with the newest technology in the industry and use one of the world's leading manufacturers of flat-glass to produce glass-based solutions to improve connectivity, network performance and electromagnetic environment for smart buildings. In this role you will use design networks for various construction companies for a range of wide projects to ensure the appropriate More ❯

Role: Network Architect Location: Manchester or London Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 Months Salary: £75k - £95k dependent on experience Contact: Callum.Bell@forsythbarnes.com About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of a complex enterprise network supporting a national, mission-critical digital infrastructure. You’ll work at the … intersection of Enterprise IT and Architecture, shaping the future-state network that enables secure connectivity across multiple providers, platforms, and environments. This role involves assessing the current landscape, identifying vulnerabilities, defining separation and integration requirements, and designing a secure, scalable future network to support business transformation and regulatory objectives. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that … our network and associated services are fit for the future, aligned with strategic enterprise goals, and ready for market readiness activities. Key Responsibilities Work within Enterprise IT alongside the Enterprise Architect to assess the current network environment, including architecture, vulnerabilities, and separation needs. Design and document the future-state enterprise network, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance More ❯

Security Architect (Network Security) Location -Warwick/Wokingham/Hybrid About the Role We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (Network Security) to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade network security solutions. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding infrastructure, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving a proactive security posture across the … organization. You will work closely with cross-functional IT teams, influence security strategy, and provide expert guidance on best practices in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, architect, and maintain network security infrastructure including Firewalls, IDPS, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPNs, and WAFs. Develop and manage firewall policies, network access controls, IAM solutions, MFA, RBAC, and privilege … CIS Controls . Oversee and enhance security technologies: SIEM, vulnerability management, cloud security (OCI/Azure/AWS), PKI, cryptography, web/email security, logging and monitoring . Monitor network traffic for anomalies and potential breaches. Collaborate with IT teams (network engineers, sysadmins, developers) to ensure a holistic approach to security. Communicate complex security concepts to non-technical More ❯

Network Architect Initial 6-month Contract Role 2 days a week in Coventry office £550 - £585, Inside IR35 We're looking for a Network Architect on behalf of a Global Services Provider who has expertise in Palto Alto Networks and Cisco ACI to lead enterprise network design, governance, and delivery click apply for full job More ❯

Network Architect - Warwickshire 6 Months Outside IR35 - Up to £650 per day The Network Solution Architect designs and documents enterprise network architectures for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role collaborates with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives, maintains network standards and roadmaps, leads designs … workshops, resolving complex networking issues, updating architecture standards to meet business and compliance needs, and integrating security features like Zero Trust, segmentation, and NAC into designs. Key skills Design network architectures for cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Integrate hybrid and multi-cloud networks and services. Develop automation tools and scripts for network management and operational … processes (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Deploy network performance monitoring systems, including SolarWinds or Cisco DNA Center, to maintain system performance and uptime. Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, and QoS Proficient in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, DNS, DHCP Familiar with SDN and SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet) Experience with VPNs More ❯

Senior Network Architect – Remote (1-Month Contract) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 Month (Full-Time Engagement) Location: Remote/Flexible Rate: £350 to £400 per day (Outside IR35) We’re working with one of our key channel partners on an urgent requirement for an experienced Senior Network Architect to support a global connectivity programme. This is … with strong Fortinet and Cisco experience. Scope of Work: SD-WAN design and standards development Management networks and LAN services Virtualisation optimisation Remote access architecture Contribution to overall global network design Deliverables: Design documentation and reference architecture for global rollout Collaboration with engineering and project teams Support handover to deployment teams More ❯

Senior Network Architect (Construction) Surrey £80,000 to £90,000 + 8:30 am 5:00 pm + Company Events + Company Bonus + Paid Training Courses Are you a Network Architect or similar looking to join a tight-knit expanding business currently leading the way in the construction industry, that creates and manages IT infrastructure More ❯

Network Engineer Location: Thames Valley Police HQ, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Contract: 6 months fixed term with potential extension (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: Up to £650 per day Start Date: ASAP (Subject to police vetting) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join Thames Valley Police on a contract basis, providing expert technical leadership and … design oversight across a range of network infrastructure projects.The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Fortinet technologies , public sector procurement , and national emergency services communications programmes such as ESN/ESMCP . Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of complex network solutions, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. Provide technical assurance and review … of third-party network designs (Cisco & Fortinet). Design, deploy, and manage Fortinet SD-WAN environments; validate third-party proposals. Deliver and support Cisco Catalyst Centre deployments. Apply strong network security expertise , ensuring best practices are embedded across all designs. Support public sector procurement , developing technical requirements for tenders and renewals. Act as the lead technical authority for More ❯

Role: Network Architect - Gov/Security sector Location : Hybrid - Home and occasional travel to Southwest locations Rate: £650 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 12 months Key Skills: Network/WAN modernisation project experience, supplier engagement, supplier transition, high- and low-level network design, broad network experience, (Cisco, Fortinet, SD-WAN, checkpoints etc.) ** eligibility for SC … clearance is essential for this role - see note ** Our Client: Public Sector/Government organisation The Role: To lead on the successful delivery of Network (WAN) modernisation project The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 10+ years' experience in network engineering up to and including senior Network Architecture roles Able to evidence leading on the delivery … of mid to large scale WAN modernisation projects Extensive experience in supplier engagement, with experience of challenging network designs and managing supplier relationships through project challenges Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills to be able to articulate technical designs and principles to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Clean and current UK driving license Eligibility for the necessary security More ❯

Looking for a strong Network Security professional responsible for Designing/Architecting/Implementing/Maintaining enterprise Network Security Infrastructure. Location: Warwick/Wokingham Mode: Hybrid (3-days work from Office) Experience Required: 8–10 Years Must Have/Mandatory Skills Palo Alto Networks – Firewalls (MUST) Network Security Architecture IAM, MFA, AAA, RBAC, Privilege Access Cloud Security … OCI/Azure/AWS) SIEM/Vulnerability Management/PKI/Cryptography LAN/WAN/DMZ/Routing/Switching/Subnetting Key Responsibilities Design/Architect network security infra solutions like Firewalls, IDPS, Proxy, Load Balancers, VPN, WAF Build and optimize firewall policies + network access controls Ensure compliance alignment (GDPR/PCI DSS …/HIPAA etc.) Perform regular audits + risk assessments, close compliance gaps Evaluate/Recommend new security tools & methodologies Monitor network traffic & identify operational security threats Work closely with Network, Infra, Cloud & Engineering teams Communicate complex technical security topics to non-technical audience Provide guidance/training to internal teams Maintain updated documentation & security configuration baselines Industry Standards More ❯

Network Architect - Defence and National Security Salary: £70k - £78k 10% DV Clearance Allowance paid monthly Car Allowance: £6k 15% Bonus Total Compensation circa: £90k - £103k You will join a global IT Consultancy, and help government clients through their digital transformation journey. Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role. … to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK Nationals Responsibilities: Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change). Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line … with requirements. Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges. Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN. Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and More ❯

Network and Endpoint Security Architect Location: London Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company … technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing … impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Network and Endpoint Security Architect, you will: Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures Design Zero Trust-aligned network More ❯

Security Cleared Network Engineer/Architect - Shift Work - Fully on-site - Cumbria - £550 per day INSIDE IR35 We are looking for a Security Cleared Network Engineer/Architect to work on-site and cover shift patterns. You will be configuring core infrastructure components such as Switches/Routers/WAN/Firewalls/Load Balancers and … WiFi Access points. Alongside this you will work and create LLD from approved HLD's and help perform impact assessments. Key skills:- Network Architecture HLD/LLD Cisco Palo Alto Active Directory Netscaler Cisco SDA Meraki Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for More ❯

Network Telecom Transformation Architect (Fixed, Telecom, Enterprise, Cloud) 6 Month Contract Newbury/Reading (Hybrid) £425-£450/day (Outside IR35) Telecom & Enterprise Transformation Specialist Architect (Fixed, Enterprise) to lead and execute large-scale digitalisation and Network Transformation initiatives. Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and … Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Core: IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN (multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Versa, etc.), FTTx, Broadband, Telco Cloud, Network Automation. Strategic: NaaS/NaaP enablement, TMF/MEF alignment, Service Catalogs, API exposure. Automation & Cloud: Cloud-native architectures, AI/GenAI in Operations, observability frameworks. Transformation: OSS/… BSS modernization & Solution governance, stakeholder management, and multi-domain delivery experience. End-to-end network transformation across Fixed, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, FTTx, and Telco Cloud domains; architecting scalable, automated, and API-driven network platforms aligned with TMF and MEF standards; Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband More ❯

Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid The opportunity: The Security Architect for Network and Cloud will lead the design and development of the Firm's cloud network security solutions. You will oversee the operation and configuration of the Firm's cloud security toolsets. This will include the design and management of CNAPP (cloud-native application protection platform) and CASB … Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications Create and Maintain solution documentation for cloud network security Skills and Experience: A Computer Science bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions Extensive working experience with Microsoft … cloud security tools including Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Experience in deploying enterprise CASB and CNAPP solutions Experience configuring and troubleshooting network security, including security groups, network ACLs and load balancers in cloud environments Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with desired experience in Microsoft Entra ID Strong application and Network security risk More ❯

with a requirement to travel to our customer sites on occasion. What youll do: Define and drive the technical strategy for the design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and … designs (HLDs), and implementation plans covering wireless coverage modelling, access layer design, security, and QoS. Serve as the senior technical authority (CCIE Expert) for Cisco and Juniper wireless and network solutions, providing design and implementation leadership across multiple university campuses. Lead complex technical problem-solving and escalation activities, applying deep expertise across routing, switching, wireless, and security domains. Provide … WLAN architectures. CCIE-level certification in Wireless or Enterprise Infrastructure. Advanced RF design, site survey, and spectrum analysis skills for large-scale, high-density environments. Hands-on experience with network monitoring, optimisation, and troubleshooting tools. Familiarity with higher education IT environments and related regulatory requirement is desirable Flexibility to travel to various UK sites when needed What we offer More ❯

About our Client: Join a fast-growing Managed Service Provider with strong partnerships across Microsoft and Cisco, and a reputation for delivering cutting-edge cloud, connectivity, and security solutions. My client operates their own data centre and serve mid-market More ❯