Network Architect
Network Architect (Consultancy) - Permanent
£90,000-£120,000 | UK (London/Hybrid)
We're working with a well-established network consultancy that partners with enterprise and public-sector organisations to design and deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures. They are looking for a senior Network Architect to act as design authority across complex customer environments, shaping standards, producing high-quality designs, and supporting delivery teams through implementation and handover.
Key experience
£90,000-£120,000 | UK (London/Hybrid)
We're working with a well-established network consultancy that partners with enterprise and public-sector organisations to design and deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures. They are looking for a senior Network Architect to act as design authority across complex customer environments, shaping standards, producing high-quality designs, and supporting delivery teams through implementation and handover.
Key experience
- CCIE and/or CCDE certification (essential)
- Strong enterprise networking background (WAN, LAN, campus)
- Deep Cisco experience (Enterprise, SDA, ISE, security platforms)
- Proven experience working in consultancy, systems integrator, or professional services environments
- Comfortable owning designs end-to-end and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Act as design authority for enterprise network and security engagements
- Produce HLDs, LLDs, and architectural standards
- Design WAN, LAN, campus, and data centre network architectures
- Lead network modernisation initiatives (greenfield and brownfield)
- Provide technical governance and design assurance during delivery
- Engage directly with customers to translate business and risk requirements into technical designs
- Support and mentor senior engineers and delivery teams