Job description

Location: Hybrid – Office-based 2 days per week with travel to sites across the UK

Salary: £60,000 + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional benefits package
Hybrid working model
Opportunities for career progression and specialisation
Exposure to cutting-edge network technologies

About the Business

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology solutions provider with a strong foundation and ambitious plans for the future. The company is renowned for delivering innovative, scalable, and robust network solutions to a diverse and expanding customer base. Due to continued growth and demand, they are seeking a talented Network Solutions Architect to help shape their technical roadmap and deliver exceptional solutions.

The Network Solutions Architect Opportunity

Lead the design and deployment of network architecture for customer systems
Develop and maintain detailed network infrastructure documentation
Evaluate and select products/services aligned with customer requirements
Implement security measures to strengthen network infrastructure
Collaborate with project managers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of network solutions
Support pre-sales activities, including requirement capture and business analysis
Provide guidance on escalated issues as part of fourth-line support

Your Key Skills

Strong ability to design and implement network solutions
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCDP) desirable
Hands-on experience with Cisco SD Access, Firepower Firewalls, Catalyst/Nexus switching
Knowledge of network automation tools (Auvik, Ansible/AWX, Netmiko)
Familiarity with Wi-Fi design and tools such as Ekahau
Exposure to firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper) and security solutions
Understanding of Operational Technology networks and protocols (Modbus, BACnet)
Rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)