Network Architect
Our client is a globally recognised systems integrator with an impressive enterprise customer base. They're looking for a Network Architect to take on the lead technical role on one of their key accounts — someone who is equally comfortable producing architecture designs and sitting across the table from a CTO in a difficult conversation.
This isn't a pure hands-on engineering role and it isn't a pure presales role. It's the blend in between — 3rd line depth, design authority, P1 leadership, and customer ownership. If you're a senior network and security engineer who's ready to step into that space, this is worth a conversation.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Lead technical resource on the account — the go-to for architecture, escalation, and strategy
• Attend and lead CAB calls, representing the technical position clearly and confidently
• Face-to-face with the customer regularly — building the relationship and holding it under pressure
• Produce network and security architecture designs across a complex, multi-vendor environment
• Lead P1 incidents — coordinate the response, manage the room, drive resolution without necessarily being the one in the CLI
• Blend of 3rd line escalation support and forward-looking design work
• Have difficult conversations with customers when things go wrong — professionally and confidently
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TECH STACK
• Cisco Networking
• Cisco Firewalls
• Forcepoint
• Check Point
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Genuinely technical — this is non-negotiable. You must have deep network and security knowledge
• Strong Cisco networking and firewall background (essential)
• Exposure to Forcepoint and/or Check Point security platforms
• Experience producing network architecture and design documentation at enterprise level
• Comfortable leading P1 situations — calm, authoritative, decisive
• Credible in front of senior customer stakeholders — you can hold a room
• Able to navigate difficult client conversations without losing the relationship
• Experience working within a managed service or systems integrator environment preferred
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THE PACKAGE
• £55,000 – £65,000 base salary (up to £72,000 depending on experience)
• Hybrid: 3 days a week in Belfast
• Global systems integrator — enterprise-scale accounts and genuine career weight
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This one's for a specific type of engineer — if it sounds like you, let's talk.
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