Network Service Delivery Principal - 6 Month Contract - Wokingham (Onsite)
Rate: £400 per day
Duration: 6 months
Location: Wokingham, UK (5 days onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise network infrastructure. This is a senior-level role focused on architecture, technical leadership, and driving modern networking practices across complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs
- Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices
- Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies
- Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership
Key Skills & Experience
- 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience
- Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN)
- Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN)
- Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
- Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks
- Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)
- Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams)
- Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments
Desirable Certifications
- CCNP/CCIE/CCDE
- CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA
- AWS or Azure certifications
- Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications