Network Architect

Network Architect - Leeds (Hybrid)

• Excellent opportunity for a Network Architect to join a growing organisation delivering complex, enterprise-scale network and security solutions. * Permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model (Leeds-based with some on-site/client interaction). * Well suited to a senior Network Engineer stepping into architecture or an experienced Architect looking for hands-on design and delivery. * To apply, please email

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We're working with a well-established organisation operating across large-scale enterprise environments, supporting complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures. With continued investment in modern networking, security, and cloud technologies, they are looking to strengthen their architecture capability to support ongoing transformation and growth.

They operate across a range of sectors and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and end-to-end ownership.

THE NETWORK ARCHITECT ROLE:

You'll be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments. This is a hands-on architecture role, covering the full lifecycle from high-level design through to implementation and migration.

You'll work across multi-vendor environments, supporting technologies such as Cisco and Juniper networking, SD-WAN, network security, and data centre infrastructure. The role will involve close collaboration with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

Alongside design responsibilities, you'll play a key role in technical decision-making, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving best practice across network architecture and security.

NETWORK ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience in network architecture or senior network engineering roles * Proven background designing enterprise LAN/WAN environments * Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) * Experience with SD-WAN solutions and modern WAN architectures * Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls and segmentation * Experience working with data centre technologies (Nexus, VXLAN, etc.) * Ability to produce HLD/LLD documentation * Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments * Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills

THE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise networking projects * Exposure to modern technologies including SD-WAN and cloud networking * Strong technical environment with ongoing development opportunities * Collaborative team culture with clear progression into senior architecture roles * Flexible / hybrid working model

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KEY SKILLS

Network Architect, Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, Juniper, SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, BGP, OSPF, Network Security, Firewalls, Data Centre, VXLAN, MPLS, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking