Job Description:
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Network Architect
Location: Farnborough (onsite 5 days per week)
Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the work and our customer requirement, candidate are required to hold DV clearance
The Network Architect designs, implements and manages enterprise-scale secure network infrastructures for defence and aerospace clients. You will lead the development of network strategies, architect secure multi-site connectivity solutions, and ensure networks support both current operations and future modernisation programmes. This role demands deep technical expertise in network technologies, security architecture and MOD-compliant network design.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Design
- Design enterprise-scale secure network architectures supporting defence operations.
- Architect multi-site connectivity solutions including WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN and hybrid cloud network designs.
- Design segmented network architectures incorporating zero-trust security models.
- Lead network technology selection and recommend solutions aligned with security and operational requirements.
- Design network resilience, failover and disaster recovery capabilities.
Security & Compliance Integration
- Architect network security controls including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention and advanced threat protection.
- Design network segmentation and access control frameworks aligned with MOD Classification Guides.
- Ensure network designs comply with Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations.
- Lead network vulnerability assessment and remediation planning.
- Collaborate with security architects on integrated defence-in-depth network strategies.
Network Modernisation & Implementation
- Lead design and implementation of network modernisation programmes (legacy to SD-WAN, 4G/5G integration).
- Guide cloud-ready network architectures supporting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
- Design software-defined networking (SDN) solutions and network function virtualisation (NFV) implementations.
- Lead network infrastructure migrations and technology transitions.
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Lead network technical teams and provide architectural mentoring.
- Establish network design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance.
- Drive technical decision-making through network design reviews.
- Document network architecture decisions and design specifications.
Performance, Optimisation & Operations
- Design QoS policies and traffic management strategies supporting mission-critical applications.
- Optimise network performance, bandwidth utilisation and latency.
- Support network capacity planning and scalability assessments.
- Establish network monitoring, troubleshooting and operational support frameworks.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as primary technical authority for network architecture discussions with customer leadership.
- Present network recommendations to senior stakeholders and defence programme teams.
- Manage network architecture workshops and customer design validation activities.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong experience in network engineering with a background within a architecture role.
- Proven experience designing enterprise-scale secure network infrastructures.
- Strong background in defence, aerospace or government network programmes.
- Demonstrated expertise with WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN and cloud-ready network designs.
- Track record of leading network modernisation and infrastructure transformation programmes.
- Deep expertise in network design methodologies and architecture frameworks.
- Expert-level knowledge of network technologies including routing, switching, firewalls and VPN.
- Strong understanding of SD-WAN, software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualisation.
- Proficiency in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and hybrid connectivity models.
- Advanced knowledge of network security architecture including zero-trust security models.
- Understanding of 4G/5G network technologies and wireless integration.
- Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence contractor compliance.
- Knowledge of network monitoring, analytics and optimisation tools.
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