Network Architect - DV Cleared

Network Architect - DV Cleared

15+ Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £650-£750 per day | On-site in Hampshire | Active DV Clearance required before application

We're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission‑critical network infrastructure. This is a long‑term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments.

You’ll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large‑scale digital transformation.

• Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
• Produce High‑Level Designs (HLDs), Low‑Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments.
• Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures.

• Current DV Clearance (essential).
• Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments.
• Strong technical expertise in: BGP, EVPN‑VXLAN, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design.
• Experience designing modern data centre network architectures.
• Strong understanding of secure‑by‑design principles and network security best practices.
• Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs.
• Experience delivering large‑scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes.

• Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government.
• Experience working on complex, mission‑critical programmes.

15+ Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £650-£750 per day | On-site in Hampshire | Active DV Clearance required before application

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term contract on a high‑profile defence programme, working with cutting‑edge networking technologies in a secure environment.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration