11 of 11 Contract Network Architecture Jobs in the UK excluding London

Job Title: Solution Architect (Network) Location: Coventry (Hybrid; 3 days in office) Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Network Solution Architect and play a pivotal role in leading the design, documentation, and delivery of enterprise-level network architectures for major UK clients. As part of a … led transformation company, you'll work on projects that demand ambitious innovation, thought leadership, and make a meaningful difference to communities and businesses. Key Responsibilities: Design and document enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networking) ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Develop and maintain network roadmaps and standards aligned with business and IT strategy. Lead network … new technologies, tools, and vendors. Provide architectural oversight for implementation projects and troubleshooting escalations. Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. Prepare network capacity and resilience plans. Document network topology, standards, and procedures. Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required: Technical Requirements: Expert knowledge of IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting More ❯

Network Engineer - Onsite & Shift + Rate up to £570 per day + £100 per day expenses + Urgent requirement + 2-3 month initial contract Location: Barrow in Furness - Full time on site Clearance: SC Clearance required Please note that this role is based in Barrow 5 days a week full time. This role may involve rotational out of … installation/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 Network Architecture/Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) Working in secure environments Network Design (HLD/LLD) Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) Data Centre Networking … Cisco ACI Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco) Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity) Network management Load balancing (Netscaler) Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) Meraki Wifi Remote access Encryption 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 ❯

Role Title: Network Engineer - Active SC ClearanceLocation: Office - Barrow In Furness LA14 1AF(Onsite)Based in Barrow 5 days a week f/t – please be aware these roles will may involve rotational out of hours working, anticipating a 16:30 – 23:30 evening shift for 2 weeks, followed by 2 weeks on a standard 7.5 hr day shift …/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 environmentso Network Design (HLD/LLD)o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching)o … Data Centre Networkingo Cisco ACIo Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco)o Authentication (802.1x/Cisco ISE/AD familiarity)o Network managemento Load balancing (Netscaler)o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access)o Merakio WIFIo Remote accesso Encryption More ❯

I'm currently seeking a hands-on Senior Network Engineer on a contract basis for my client to deliver critical network transformation projects across our hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in network architecture, operations, and cybersecurity best practices, with a strong focus on execution and delivery. Engagement Scope: Deliver … a network refresh (firewall, switches, and routers) across both office and Birmingham data centre. Assist the DevOps team in establishing connectivity to a major critical infrastructure services provider via a dedicated MPLS circuit. Lead the design and implementation of a network segmentation project in AWS, separating production and non-production environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and support enterprise … network infrastructure across Cisco and Palo Alto on-premises environments, and Azure/AWS cloud platforms. Lead deployment and optimisation of SD-WAN and SASE/SSE technologies (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella). Manage and maintain secure network architectures including firewalls, VPNs, switching, routing, and load balancing (HAProxy). Monitor, analyse, and optimise network performance and More ❯

Network Engineer Location: Thames Valley Police HQ, Kidlington, Oxfordshire Contract: 6 months fixed term with potential extension (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: Up to £650 per day Start Date: ASAP (Subject to police vetting) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join Thames Valley Police on a contract basis, providing expert technical leadership and design … oversight across a range of network infrastructure projects.The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco and Fortinet technologies , public sector procurement , and national emergency services communications programmes such as ESN/ESMCP . Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of complex network solutions, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. Provide technical assurance and review of … third-party network designs (Cisco & Fortinet). Design, deploy, and manage Fortinet SD-WAN environments; validate third-party proposals. Deliver and support Cisco Catalyst Centre deployments. Apply strong network security expertise , ensuring best practices are embedded across all designs. Support public sector procurement , developing technical requirements for tenders and renewals. Act as the lead technical authority for ESN More ❯

Security Analyst (Network & Support) Location - London (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Rate - £450 (A day) IR35 - Outside IR35 Summary To be part of Digital Services, actively contributing as a member of the Infrastructure and Operations Team to support and develop the Network Infrastructure, Services, and Security. Provide 3rd line support for all wired, Wi-Fi, and remote access … network services to staff, students, contractors, and visitors. Act as a key point of reference in network security, contributing to the implementation, development, provisioning, and operational support of network dependencies. The post holder will be expected to support the designing, implementation, and maintenance of our client's Network Security Infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. Accountabilities … and Responsibilities Security Operations Support Serve as a reference point for network security across IT teams, providing guidance and specialised expertise on security measures. Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and continuous monitoring of network traffic for anomalies using advanced security tools. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security measures are integrated into network architecture and applications More ❯

Role Title: Business Analyst (Infrastructure/Network) Location: Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 Days per Week Onsite) Duration: 3 Months Rate: £310.00 via Umbrella Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure/Network Business Analyst to support a strategic Data Warehouse Assessment initiative. The role involves analyzing current infrastructure and network capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending … improvements to support scalable and secure data warehousing solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and data architecture teams to assess current-state capabilities. * Document and analyse existing network topology, data flows, and integration points related to the data warehouse. * Identify performance bottlenecks, security risks, and scalability limitations in the current infrastructure. * Gather and validate business and … technical requirements for future-state data warehouse infrastructure. * Support the development of infrastructure and network architecture recommendations aligned with business goals. * Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to capture requirements and pain points. * Assist in risk assessments and impact analysis for proposed infrastructure changes. * Work closely with project managers to align infrastructure deliverables with overall project timelines. Required Skills 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 this More ❯

hardware and existing infrastructure, including interfacing with legacy systems. Agile Software Development - Experience controlling development of use case, data flows , Epics and user stories. Optional/Desired Experience & Skills Network Management Systems: Hands-on experience with NMS platforms, ideally in telecoms or satellite communications environments. Satellite Communications: Familiarity with satellite network architecture, protocols, and operational constraints. Systems More ❯

extensive hands-on experience in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Experience with containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. Strong understanding of network architecture, security best practices, and FinOps principles in a cloud context. Implementing and managing GKE security features such as Workload Identity, Pod Security Policies (or the newer Pod More ❯