2 of 2 Permanent Network Architecture Jobs in Slough

Urgent Contract Opportunity – Network Operations/Solution Architect Lead Location: Paddington/London/Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months Inside IR35 (including holiday pay) Manufacturing experience preferred We’re seeking an experienced Network Operations/Solution Architect Lead to join our client on a high-profile contract , providing both strategic oversight and hands-on technical leadership within … their network function. This role bridges operational delivery and strategic architecture – you’ll be: Designing solutions & creating network diagrams Pricing options & presenting risks/benefits to leadership Leading, coaching & guiding the Networks team Stepping in hands-on when needed Key Focus Areas: SD-WAN (2.0): resilience, security, Zscaler & operability Integration projects: (e.g., International Paper merger) – modulation & impact … assessment Supporting key initiatives ( 80/20, EUDR, I-Hub ) requiring network input ITIL-aligned service delivery across the team Balancing cost, governance & service excellence What You’ll Bring: Strong Network Architecture & Operations expertise (WAN, LAN, WiFi, SD-WAN) Experience with integration projects & Zscaler Ability to clearly present options, risks & recommendations to leadership A hands-on approach More ❯

initially, open to extend Start date: ASAP We are seeking a skilled Mobile Packet Core Data Architect to support a range of RFP (Request for Proposal) initiatives and ongoing architecture/project delivery workstreams. This role will focus on authoring technical documentation, supporting vendor assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-level architecture … business and technical objectives. Key Responsibilities: PHASE 1 New RFP Initiatives: Coordinate and facilitate sessions with stakeholders to review and refine technical requirements. Compile RFP requirements and author target architecture documentation packs. Ongoing and Future RFP Support: Develop vendor solution matrices, conduct infrastructure compatibility assessments, and perform gap analyses. Analyse vendor compliance submissions; validate technical compliance and identify discrepancies … and milestone tracking. Review and summarize final hardware/software dimensioning and Bill of Materials. Support in compiling Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments for vendor comparisons. PHASE 2 Architecture & Project Support Provide technical consultation and contribute to the authoring of High-Level Design (HLD) documents in collaboration with stakeholders such as Architects, Strategy, Testing, and Business Analysis teams. More ❯