Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Network Architect to work within the Thames Valley Police Force. Location: Kidlington (Thames Valley Police HQ) Daily Rate: £650 per day outside of IR35 Contract End Date: May 2026 Temporary Contract Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.40am to 5pm Are you a visionary Network Architect with a passion for building robust and secure network infrastructures? Join our client in the public services sector and lead exciting projects that make a real difference! We are looking for a talented individual to provide expert technical leadership and design oversight across a variety of network infrastructure initiatives. What You'll Be Doing: As a … Network Architect, you will: Lead Network Design & Architecture: Spearhead the design and implementation of complex network solutions that align perfectly with both business and technical requirements. Provide critical oversight of third-party network designs, especially those utilising Cisco and Fortinet technologies. Design SD-WAN Solutions: Take charge of designing, deploying, and managing Fortinet SD-WAN environments More ❯
Network Architect needed in Oxford, HYBRID Paying £650 per ref372263 Full time hours on a temporary basis OUTSIDE IR35 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. This is a strategic role that will shape the future of our … network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Cisco and Fortinet technologies, SD-WAN, and public sector procurement. Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Architecture Lead the development of complex network solutions, ensuring they meet both business and technical requirements. Provide expert review and oversight of third-party network designs, particularly those involving Cisco and Fortinet. SD-WAN Solutions … in evaluating and validating third-party SD-WAN proposals and implementations. Cisco Infrastructure Deliver and support Cisco Catalyst Centre deployments. Offer architectural guidance and assurance for third-party Cisco network designs. NetworkSecurity Apply deep expertise in networksecurity protocols and firewall configurations, with a focus on Fortinet and Cisco products. Ensure security best More ❯
Senior IT Security Specialist to lead and strengthen the cyber resilience of a complex public-sector programme. The postholder will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and governing security strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and embedding robust cyber practices across digital and IT estates. This is a senior strategic and technical leadership role, ideal for a … seasoned security professional with a background in enterprise-scale or local government IT environments. £700pd gross umbrella. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Governance Develop, review, and maintain the IT Security Strategy aligned to organisational objectives and statutory duties. Lead the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity governance frameworks. Align security objectives with enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy. … and boards on cyber risk posture, incidents, and mitigations. Identify and manage strategic risks — technical, legal, reputational, and financial. Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, RPA, cloud, hybrid infrastructure) from a security perspective. Policy, Procedure, and Guidance Oversight Review, update, and enforce security policies, standards, and guidance (e.g. Acceptable Use, Incident Response, Remote Access). Ensure compliance with NCSC, ISO More ❯