Network Architect

Network Architect – IT Consultancy

Remote (UK)

Inside IR35

Candidates must hold sole UK nationality and active SC Clearance

About the Role

We are supporting a leading IT consultancy seeking an experienced Network Architect.

You’ll work closely with the wider architecture function, support customer engagements, and provide expert guidance to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end network solutions and lead technical implementation.
• Deliver High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs).
• Work collaboratively with the broader architecture team to design and refine solutions.
• Act as technical lead for network projects, ensuring customer requirements are fully met.
• Provide expertise and guidance on architectural and technical issues.
• Produce blueprints, design documentation, and drive approvals with internal teams and customers.
• Create hardware Bill of Materials (BoM) for network solutions.
• Continuously expand knowledge across networking technologies and product sets.
• Build trusted relationships with customers through strong communication and consultancy skills.
• Support and mentor team members to enhance capability across the practice.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Network certifications (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper etc.)—minimum CCNP level or equivalent.
• NG Firewall expertise (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) — ideally certified at CCSE or equivalent .
• Strong experience with switching, routing, and firewalls.
• Proven experience delivering HLDs/LLDs.
• Experience in networking across LAN, WAN, Remote Access, and Data Centre environments.
• Experience with major firewall technologies.
• Experience serving as Architecture/Design Authority on large-scale projects.
• Strong capability delivering high-quality technical and architectural documentation.
• Cloud knowledge across Public, Private, and Hybrid environments.