6 of 6 Contract Network Architect Jobs in the UK excluding London

Network Architect Initial 6-month Contract Role 2 days a week in Coventry office £550 - £585, Inside IR35 We're looking for a Network Architect on behalf of a Global Services Provider who has expertise in Palto Alto Networks and Cisco ACI to lead enterprise network design, governance, and delivery. As a Network Architect, you will be responsible for: Design and document secure, scalable enterprise network architectures across data centre and hybrid environments. Lead Cisco ACI fabric designs, integrations, and policy automation. Architect and implement Palo Alto security solutions, including Next-Gen Firewalls and Prisma Access (SASE). Participate in architectural governance (HLDs, TDAs) and gain design approvals. Provide technical leadership … during delivery, ensuring adherence to standards and security principles. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. Core Technical Skills: Extensive experience in network engineering, including 3-5 years in architecture/design Proven experience with Palto Alto and Cisco ACI in large-scale enterprise environments Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco More ❯

Network Architect - Warwickshire 6 Months Outside IR35 - Up to £650 per day The Network Solution Architect designs and documents enterprise network architectures for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role collaborates with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives, maintains network standards and roadmaps, leads designs … workshops, resolving complex networking issues, updating architecture standards to meet business and compliance needs, and integrating security features like Zero Trust, segmentation, and NAC into designs. Key skills Design network architectures for cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Integrate hybrid and multi-cloud networks and services. Develop automation tools and scripts for network management and operational … processes (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Deploy network performance monitoring systems, including SolarWinds or Cisco DNA Center, to maintain system performance and uptime. Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, and QoS Proficient in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, DNS, DHCP Familiar with SDN and SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet) Experience with VPNs More ❯

Senior Network Architect – Remote (1-Month Contract) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 Month (Full-Time Engagement) Location: Remote/Flexible Rate: £350 to £400 per day (Outside IR35) We’re working with one of our key channel partners on an urgent requirement for an experienced Senior Network Architect to support a global connectivity programme. This is … with strong Fortinet and Cisco experience. Scope of Work: SD-WAN design and standards development Management networks and LAN services Virtualisation optimisation Remote access architecture Contribution to overall global network design Deliverables: Design documentation and reference architecture for global rollout Collaboration with engineering and project teams Support handover to deployment teams More ❯

Role: Network Architect - Gov/Security sector Location : Hybrid - Home and occasional travel to Southwest locations Rate: £650 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 12 months Key Skills: Network/WAN modernisation project experience, supplier engagement, supplier transition, high- and low-level network design, broad network experience, (Cisco, Fortinet, SD-WAN, checkpoints etc.) ** eligibility for SC … clearance is essential for this role - see note ** Our Client: Public Sector/Government organisation The Role: To lead on the successful delivery of Network (WAN) modernisation project The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 10+ years' experience in network engineering up to and including senior Network Architecture roles Able to evidence leading on the delivery … of mid to large scale WAN modernisation projects Extensive experience in supplier engagement, with experience of challenging network designs and managing supplier relationships through project challenges Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills to be able to articulate technical designs and principles to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Clean and current UK driving license Eligibility for the necessary security More ❯

Network Telecom Transformation Architect (Fixed, Telecom, Enterprise, Cloud) 6 Month Contract Newbury/Reading (Hybrid) £425-£450/day (Outside IR35) Telecom & Enterprise Transformation Specialist Architect (Fixed, Enterprise) to lead and execute large-scale digitalisation and Network Transformation initiatives. Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband, and … Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Core: IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN (multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Versa, etc.), FTTx, Broadband, Telco Cloud, Network Automation. Strategic: NaaS/NaaP enablement, TMF/MEF alignment, Service Catalogs, API exposure. Automation & Cloud: Cloud-native architectures, AI/GenAI in Operations, observability frameworks. Transformation: OSS/… BSS modernization & Solution governance, stakeholder management, and multi-domain delivery experience. End-to-end network transformation across Fixed, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, FTTx, and Telco Cloud domains; architecting scalable, automated, and API-driven network platforms aligned with TMF and MEF standards; Define end-to-end architecture across IP/MPLS, SR/SRv6, SD-WAN, FTTx, Broadband More ❯

Security Cleared Network Engineer/Architect - Shift Work - Fully on-site - Cumbria - £550 per day INSIDE IR35 We are looking for a Security Cleared Network Engineer/Architect to work on-site and cover shift patterns. You will be configuring core infrastructure components such as Switches/Routers/WAN/Firewalls/Load Balancers and … WiFi Access points. Alongside this you will work and create LLD from approved HLD's and help perform impact assessments. Key skills:- Network Architecture HLD/LLD Cisco Palo Alto Active Directory Netscaler Cisco SDA Meraki Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for More ❯