Network Architect

Network Architect

Department: Network Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hybrid

Network Architect role within the Networking team, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Key responsibilities include architecture design, technical leadership, implementation across diverse customer environments, and guidance for engineers.

• Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects.
• Produce high and low‑level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard.
• Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN and wireless networking solutions.
• Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors.
• Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments.
• Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice.
• Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice.

• Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies.
• Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly Forti Gate.
• Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments.
• A hands‑on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving.
• Experience leading or owning complex networking projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD‑WAN and network security.
• A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others.

• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Continuous Learning:
  Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
• Personal Development:
  Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.
• Volunteer Opportunities:
  Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
• Team Spirit:
  Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.