19 of 19 Contract Network Architecture Jobs in England

Network Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Maximum of 3 days p/w - Coventry Rate: £450 - £550 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. … We have a great opportunity for a highly experienced Network Architect to join the team. The Network Security Architect will consider the HD architecture and the culture of the organisation along with the operating model and factor this into their solution selection and design. They will challenge themselves to strive to find the right solution and not … deliver the textbook happy-path solution. Key Responsibilities: The Network Security Architect will look at the wider network security roadmap and network roadmap and look at how their solution sits within that wider architecture challenging the need and the approach taken for their solution looking for efficiencies with wider changes to consolidate technology platforms, to consolidate More ❯

Network Architect + Hybrid in London + 6 Month contract (Extensions likely) + DV cleared role +£650 - £700 a day *Candidates must be sole UK Nationals due to nature of project. Skills: + HLD and LLD +Network Architecture +DV clearance Requirement: Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not … limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules * Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation. * Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design … Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) * Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance More ❯

DV Cleared Network Architect - 6 months+ - £700-£720pd Inside IR35- Hybrid working of 2/3 days on site in Vauxhall or Stratford My client are looking for a Network Engineer who will work on: * Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design … Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation. * Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer … storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) * Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews. * Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response. * Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions More ❯

Senior Network Engineer Juniper As a Juniper Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Juniper-based network solutions. Youll work with a team of network professionals to ensure seamless operations, optimize performance, and maintain the highest levels of security and uptime. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain Juniper routers, switches, and … firewalls (MX, EX, SRX series) Implement and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPN solutions Monitor network performance and perform tuning to ensure optimal efficiency Ensure network security through policies, firewall rules, and regular audits Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and regular system maintenance Provide Tier 2/3 support and troubleshooting for escalated network issues Maintain comprehensive documentation … of network architecture and configurations Work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience with Juniper networks Strong hands-on experience with Junos OS Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, MPLS) Experience with network security, firewall configurations, and VPNs Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.) Excellent analytical More ❯

Network Architect - DV Cleared - £715 a day - London Hybrid Rate: £715 a day (Inside IR35) Location : Hybrid - 3 days a week in London Clearance: DV + UK Sole National You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to a central government agency. The role: Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project … schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation. Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. … Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with More ❯

Role Title: Network Engineer (X2 Roles) Security Clearance: SC Clearance Location: Office - Barrow In Furness Duration: Until 31/12/2025 initially Via Umbrella Role Description: * Inputting into High Level Designs * Creating Low Level designs from approved High Level Designs * Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, Authentication …/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills o Network Architecture/Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) o Working in secure environments o Network Design (HLD/LLD) o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching … o Data Centre Networking o Cisco ACI o Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco) o Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity) o Network management o Load balancing (NetScaler) o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) o Meraki o Wi-Fi o Remote access o Encryption Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have More ❯

Network Architect - Enhanced SC or DV Cleared - £715 a day - London Hybrid Rate: £715 a day (Inside IR35) Location : Hybrid - 3 days a week in London Clearance: Enhanced SC or DV + UK Sole National You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to a central government agency. The role: Strategic network delivery of … design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation. Strong technical background with understanding of end … to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Understanding of system delivery lifecycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance More ❯

Role Title: Network Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Barrow In Furness Duration: Until EOY Rate: £500-£550p/d max via Umbrella Candidates will need to currently hold SC Clearance Role Description: Inputting into High Level Designs Creating Low Level designs from approved High Level Designs Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN …/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills o Network Architecture/Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) o Working in secure environments o Network Design (HLD/LLD) o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching … o Data Centre Networking o Cisco ACI o Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco) o Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity) o Network management o Load balancing (Netscaler) o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) o Meraki o Wifi o Remote access o Encryption More ❯

An SC cleared Network Engineer is required initially until the end of the year. This role is initially full time on site in Barrow in Furness but there may be the opportunity for hybrid working later on and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Role Description: * Inputting into High Level Designs * Creating …/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills o Network Architecture/Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) o Working in secure environments o Network Design (HLD/LLD) o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching … o Data Centre Networking o Cisco ACI o Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco) o Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity) o Network management o Load balancing (NetScaler) o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) o Meraki o Wi-Fi o Remote access o Encryption Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have More ❯

Role: Network & Security Engineer Contract: 6 months (initial) Rate: £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Onsite - PortsmouthClearance: MUST have SC We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Engineer to join a leading organisation based in Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Extension and redesign of wireless networks Security migrations (Juniper to Fortinet firewalls) Network architecture, design, and optimisation … Incident investigation and resolution Implementing approved network changes Measuring and improving infrastructure performance Producing technical documentation and customer updates Administration of IT networks, firewalls, users, and site security Essential Skills & Experience 3+ years' experience as a Network/Security Engineer in a service provider environment Strong knowledge of network security principles and networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, VPNs More ❯

Network Architect £600 - £700 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid - London DV Cleared About the Role Our confidential government client requires an experienced Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of strategic network solutions. This is a high-impact role within a complex, secure environment, where your architectural expertise will support national security priorities. Key Responsibilities Deliver … high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD) in line with project milestones Produce comprehensive artefacts including: Site-specific network architectures Passive infrastructure layouts (fibre, copper - vertical & horizontal) Active equipment installation designs Rack diagrams, patching schedules, and cabling plans Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including: Local IT teams Other Government Departments (OGDs) System owners and integrators Drive … end-to-end system thinking including: LAN/WAN design and implementation WAN provisioning and circuit dependencies Network security and encryption technologies (e.g., cryptos) Dependencies on EUDs, storage, and power systems (UPS) Work across the full system delivery lifecycle: Service Design, Transition, Acceptance, and into Live Collaborate with Service Architects on Assurance and Gate Reviews Analyse technical requirements and More ❯

Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Network Engineering) Location: London, UK Contract Length: 8 Weeks Daily Rate: £500 (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of network infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are met. Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful project outcomes. Provide technical oversight and … guidance on network architecture and security. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering. Proven experience managing technical projects in complex environments. Strong operational knowledge of: F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) Akamai CDN and security solutions Fortinet Fortigate firewalls and FortiManager Juniper SRX firewalls … and Juniper switches Cisco ISE for RADIUS and network access control Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches Expertise in: Access Control Lists (ACLs) Network segmentation Perimeter defense strategies Deep understanding of: Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking Routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) High availability and redundancy concepts Strong troubleshooting skills, including: Packet capture analysis Log analysis Familiarity with network More ❯

Months Contract (with potential extension) Immediate Start Preferred Contractor to join their team for a critical migration project. This role will involve hands-on work with our network infrastructure, primarily focusing on FortiGate firewalls, to ensure a smooth and secure transition. The Role You'll be responsible for leading the FortiGate firewall migration, working closely with their internal IT … team and stakeholders. This includes creating technical designs, configuring and deploying firewalls, resolving network issues, and maintaining best-in-class security standards. Lead FortiGate migration: Plan and deliver the migration across various FortiGate models and environments Design & documentation: Produce and maintain network/security diagrams and configuration documentation Configuration & deployment: Hands-on setup of FortiGate appliances, including VPNs … HA, routing, and security policies Troubleshooting: Resolve FortiGate and network-related issues swiftly and effectively Stakeholder collaboration: Liaise with internal teams, project managers, and tech partners to ensure aligned delivery Knowledge transfer: Share best practices and ensure internal teams are equipped post-migration Essential: Proven expertise with FortiGate firewalls across multiple versions and models VPNs (IPSec, SSL-VPN) Security More ❯

consistency, and security, including secure access controls and backup/recovery procedures. Work closely with PLC and SCADA engineers to develop and test a fully integrated control system, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and associated interfacing design and test documentation. Identifying and resolving server and database-related issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime of hardware and applications. Undertake More ❯

consistency, and security, including secure access controls and backup/recovery procedures. Work closely with PLC and SCADA engineers to develop and test a fully integrated control system, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and associated interfacing design and test documentation. Identifying and resolving server and database-related issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime of hardware and applications. Undertake More ❯

in Furness Duration: ASAP until 30 September with the option to extend Key Skills: Suitable Qualified and Experienced Person in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 9 and secure network architecture and software development environments. Expertise for implementing LDAP, SELinux, Splunk, RDP or VNC, Eclipse C++ Development IDE & plugins, anti-malware tools, configuring switch/firewall/NAS … and other network devices, setup of RHEL subscription and update services, all within a secure NIST based framework. The task package requires the derivation of detailed use cases and design from the high-level use cases/requirements and design, and implementation and test of the local development environment including integration with the corporate restricted network, interface and … services, along with local network maintenance instructions. Documentary output deliverables will be required to complete these tasks. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which More ❯

DevOps Test Engineer - 5G SA Core - Major Mobile Network Provider Join the Future of Mobile Technology - Lead 5G Core Testing Innovation Location: UK, Berkshire or Netherlands, Rotterdam (Hybrid Home Working Available) Contract Type: Full-time Contract Position Industry: Telecommunications | 5G Standalone Networks @mecscomms is recruiting for a contract - 5G SA Core, DevOps Test Engineer with a large Global Enterprise … and Mobile Network Service Provider environment. If you've got experience with DevOps Engineering, Testing, 5G SA, 5G Standalone, One Mobile Core, OMC, EPC, 5GC, 3GPP, Ericsson PCC, PCG, Test Automation, Landslide Testing, Mobile Core Networks, Telecom etc. I'm keen to hear from you. Shape the new 5G SA revolution! Join a large mobile network operator in … cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure and technology, this is a crucial role in testing and optimizing next generation 5G Core networks. You'll be part of the team delivering: * Higher network speeds for enhanced user experience * Ultra-low latency for real-time applications * Superior quality connections and reliability * Enhanced security protocols for customer protection Your Mission: 5G SA Data Core More ❯

a niche role requiring deep subject matter expertise in CloudWAN; general AWS networking knowledge will not suffice. Key Responsibilities: Input into low-level design (LLD) documentation Validate landing zone network architecture Lead the implementation and testing of AWS CloudWAN solutions Work closely with the project team to ensure network designs meet security, scalability, and performance requirements Required More ❯

representing at Project Meetings with a range of stakeholders. Experience DCS BPCS/SIS systems design and integration Experience with Siemens S7 Simatic PLC hardware Experience in plant systems network architecture design WinCC system software and server experience Experience with modifications to SCADA operator graphics and operator ergonomics Experience with systems test and project commissioning Experience with MCC More ❯