Network Architect - DV Cleared

Network Architect - DV Cleared

• 15+ Month Contract
• Outside IR35
• £650-£750 per day
• On-site in Hampshire
• Active DV Clearance required before application

We're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments.

You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments.
• Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project life cycle.
• Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures.

Essential Skills

• Current DV Clearance (essential).
• Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • BGP
  • EVPN-VXLAN
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design
• Experience designing modern data centre network architectures.
• Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and network security best practices.
• Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes.

Desirable

• Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government.
• Experience working on complex, mission-critical programmes.

Contract Details

• 15+ Month Contract
• Outside IR35
• £650-£750 per day
• On-site in Hampshire
• Active DV Clearance required before application

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, working with cutting-edge networking technologies in a secure environment.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.