Network Architect

Network Architect | London | Hybrid | MSP

Our client is looking for an experienced SD‑WAN Expert to join a high‑performing networking team delivering modern WAN solutions for enterprise and mid‑market customers. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where you’ll design, deploy, and support secure, scalable SD‑WAN environments while working closely with sales, pre‑sales, and managed services teams.

If you enjoy solving complex networking challenges, advising customers, and shaping next‑generation WAN and SASE solutions, this role offers both technical depth and strategic impact.

• Design, deploy, and optimise SD‑WAN solutions across multi‑site environments
• Lead SD‑WAN implementations and migrations from MPLS to broadband, LTE, and 5G
• Build hybrid WAN architectures tailored to customer needs
• Perform network assessments and produce HLDs and LLDs
• Configure and support routing, QoS, application‑aware routing, and traffic steering
• Integrate SD‑WAN with firewalls, SASE platforms, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Troubleshoot complex WAN, routing, and application performance issues
• Provide Tier‑3 escalation support for managed services customers
• Act as a trusted technical advisor during pre‑sales engagements
• Participate in customer workshops, meetings, and proof‑of‑concepts
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and proposals
• Support RFP/RFI responses and solution documentation
• Present solutions to both technical and executive stakeholders
• Maintain deep expertise in one or more SD‑WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Palo Alto)
• Work with vendor partners on certifications, training, and best practices
• Help develop SD‑WAN standards, templates, and repeatable service offerings
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge bases

• 5+ years’ experience in enterprise networking with a strong WAN focus
• 3+ years’ hands‑on SD‑WAN design and deployment experience
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
• Solid experience with VPNs (IPsec, GRE), QoS, and application performance
• Background in a VAR, MSP, or consulting environment
• Ability to manage multiple customer engagements in parallel
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location:
  
  London, England, United Kingdom
• Salary: £70,000.00‑£78,000.00
• Posted: 2 weeks ago

Please apply now for immediate consideration!