168 Architects jobs in the United Kingdom

Description

Transform the Future of Cloud Networking



Join AWS as a Principal Networking Solutions Architect and lead the technical evolution of how the world's largest enterprises architect their cloud networks. You are the technical authority shaping our networking infrastructure decisions and driving AWS's networking product roadmap, directly working with AWS's most strategic customers, influence over product development, and the opportunity to solve networking challenges at unprecedented scale.



AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.



Key job responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership



- Customer Impact: Lead technical engagements with the CTOs and VP of Engineering of our largest customers supporting them in their cloud networking transformations

- Product Influence: Direct input into AWS networking service roadmaps based on customer needs

- Thought Leadership: Author definitive whitepapers and present at major industry conferences



Advanced Architecture & Innovation



- Scale: Design enterprise networking solutions supporting millions of users across global infrastructures

- Technology: Architect with VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, CloudFront, VPC Lattice and emerging AWS networking services

- Innovation: Pioneer SDN, NFV, and containerized networking approaches for cloud-native applications



Technical Excellence & Automation



- Infrastructure as Code: Build reusable, scalable automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK

- DevOps Integration: Create networking automation that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines

- Mentorship: Elevate team capabilities through technical guidance and knowledge sharing



- Review critical customer escalations and coordinate with global teams. Your technical input directly impacts customer decisions

- Lead architecture sessions with enterprise customers planning major network transformations to design the backbone infrastructure for digital transformation initiatives.

- Collaborate with AWS product teams on networking service development. Your customer insights drive features used by millions of AWS users

- Mentor team members and develop technical strategies for complex opportunities.

- Create thought leadership content, research emerging technologies, and prepare for industry presentations. Your technical perspective helps establish AWS's position in cloud networking innovation



A day in the life

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture



AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing

- Experience in specific technology domain areas like software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data and analytics

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications

- Deep hands-on expertise in networking technologies and cloud architecture (CCIE or equivalent in experience, AWS Networking Professional certfied or similar in experience)

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation or equivalent

- Knowledge of large scale automation and workflow management or equivalent

- Knowledge of database design and implementation or equivalent

- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers

- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Transform the Future of Cloud Networking



Join AWS as a Principal Networking Solutions Architect and lead the technical evolution of how the world's largest enterprises architect their cloud networks. You are the technical authority shaping our networking infrastructure decisions and driving AWS's networking product roadmap, directly working with AWS's most strategic customers, influence over product development, and the opportunity to solve networking challenges at unprecedented scale.



AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.



Key job responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership



- Customer Impact: Lead technical engagements with the CTOs and VP of Engineering of our largest customers supporting them in their cloud networking transformations

- Product Influence: Direct input into AWS networking service roadmaps based on customer needs

- Thought Leadership: Author definitive whitepapers and present at major industry conferences



Advanced Architecture & Innovation



- Scale: Design enterprise networking solutions supporting millions of users across global infrastructures

- Technology: Architect with VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, CloudFront, VPC Lattice and emerging AWS networking services

- Innovation: Pioneer SDN, NFV, and containerized networking approaches for cloud-native applications



Technical Excellence & Automation



- Infrastructure as Code: Build reusable, scalable automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK

- DevOps Integration: Create networking automation that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines

- Mentorship: Elevate team capabilities through technical guidance and knowledge sharing



- Review critical customer escalations and coordinate with global teams. Your technical input directly impacts customer decisions

- Lead architecture sessions with enterprise customers planning major network transformations to design the backbone infrastructure for digital transformation initiatives.

- Collaborate with AWS product teams on networking service development. Your customer insights drive features used by millions of AWS users

- Mentor team members and develop technical strategies for complex opportunities.

- Create thought leadership content, research emerging technologies, and prepare for industry presentations. Your technical perspective helps establish AWS's position in cloud networking innovation



A day in the life

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture



AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing

- Experience in specific technology domain areas like software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data and analytics

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications

- Deep hands-on expertise in networking technologies and cloud architecture (CCIE or equivalent in experience, AWS Networking Professional certfied or similar in experience)

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation or equivalent

- Knowledge of large scale automation and workflow management or equivalent

- Knowledge of database design and implementation or equivalent

- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers

- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Transform the Future of Cloud Networking
Join AWS as a Principal Networking Solutions Architect and lead the technical evolution of how the world's largest enterprises architect their cloud networks. You are the technical authority shaping our networking infrastructure decisions and driving AWS's networking product roadmap, directly working with AWS's most strategic customers, influence over product development, and the opportunity to solve networking challenges at unprecedented scale.
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Technical Leadership
- Customer Impact: Lead technical engagements with the CTOs and VP of Engineering of our largest customers supporting them in their cloud networking transformations
- Product Influence: Direct input into AWS networking service roadmaps based on customer needs
- Thought Leadership: Author definitive whitepapers and present at major industry conferences
Advanced Architecture & Innovation
- Scale: Design enterprise networking solutions supporting millions of users across global infrastructures
- Technology: Architect with VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, CloudFront, VPC Lattice and emerging AWS networking services
- Innovation: Pioneer SDN, NFV, and containerized networking approaches for cloud-native applications
Technical Excellence & Automation
- Infrastructure as Code: Build reusable, scalable automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK
- DevOps Integration: Create networking automation that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines
- Mentorship: Elevate team capabilities through technical guidance and knowledge sharing
- Review critical customer escalations and coordinate with global teams. Your technical input directly impacts customer decisions
- Lead architecture sessions with enterprise customers planning major network transformations to design the backbone infrastructure for digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with AWS product teams on networking service development. Your customer insights drive features used by millions of AWS users
- Mentor team members and develop technical strategies for complex opportunities.
- Create thought leadership content, research emerging technologies, and prepare for industry presentations. Your technical perspective helps establish AWS's position in cloud networking innovation
A day in the life
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- Experience developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformations toward cloud computing
- Experience in specific technology domain areas like software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data and analytics
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications
- Deep hands-on expertise in networking technologies and cloud architecture (CCIE or equivalent in experience, AWS Networking Professional certfied or similar in experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation or equivalent
- Knowledge of large scale automation and workflow management or equivalent
- Knowledge of database design and implementation or equivalent
- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers
- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Network Design Architect
2 Month Contract
Uxbridge
£450/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet  and Cisco Nexus network solutions experience. Start asap in July/August 2025.

2 Month initial contract based on-site 5 days/week near Hayes (MIddlesex). Strong chance of contract extensions. Must be willing to work full-time from the office located near Hayes / West Drayton.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client on a large-scale network solutions project.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Design, configuration + implementation of Fortinet and Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / on-site + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.

Network Design Architect
2 Month Contract
Uxbridge
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet  and Cisco Nexus solutions experience. Start ASAP in July 2025.

2 Month initial contract based on-site in Uxbridge  5 days/week. Strong chance of renewals. Must be willing to work full-time from the Uxbridge office.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Design, configuration + implementation of Fortinet and Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / on-site + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.

Network Design Architect
9 Week Contract
Uxbridge
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet  and Cisco Nexus solutions experience. Start ASAP in July 2025.

9 Week initial contract in Uxbridge . Strong chance of renewals. Must be willing to work full-time from the Uxbridge office.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• The Project: technical design, configuration + implementation on Fortinet + Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / onsite + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.

Network Design Architect
9 Week Rolling Contract
Uxbridge
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet and Cisco Nexus experience. Start ASAP in July 2025.

9 Week initial contract in Uxbridge . Strong probability of contract extension. Must be willing to work full-time from the Uxbridge office.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• The Project: technical design, configuration + implementation on Fortinet + Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Changing the current configuration on existing equipment and preparing the config on new equipment including write configurations + load configurations.
• Technical Skills: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco Nexus, Cisco (WiFi-LAN), routing, switching, firewalls, and Security Design.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.

Network Design Architect
2 Month Contract
Uxbridge
£450/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet  and Cisco Nexus network solutions experience. Start asap in July/August 2025.

2 Month initial contract based on-site 5 days/week near Hayes (MIddlesex). Strong chance of contract extensions. Must be willing to work full-time from the office located near Hayes / West Drayton.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client on a large-scale network solutions project.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Design, configuration + implementation of Fortinet and Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / on-site + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.

Network Design Architect
2 Month Contract
Uxbridge
£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

Network Design Architect needed with strong Fortinet  and Cisco Nexus solutions experience. Start ASAP in July 2025.

2 Month initial contract based on-site in Uxbridge  5 days/week. Strong chance of renewals. Must be willing to work full-time from the Uxbridge office.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Design, configuration + implementation of Fortinet and Cisco Nexus network solutions. 
li>Preparing Low-Level Design (LLD) and Configuration Design Documents for Cisco + Fortinet network equipment.
• Writing accurate configuration scripts for: Fortinet SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs), Cisco Nexus (data centre switching), Cisco WiFi / LAN, and Routing/Switching platforms.
• Modifying configurations on current infrastructure to align with new designs, standards and policies.
• Preparing configuration for new hardware, ensuring it meets security and operational standards prior to deployment.
• Ensuring security policies, zones, VPNs, NAT and segmentation align with business needs + best practice.
• Change implementation windows, including remote / on-site + validating post-change success.
• Ensuring all changes adhere to enterprise and vendor standards, including access controls, performance baselines + naming conventions.
• Documenting configurations, changes, procedures + sharing knowledge with operations + support teams.
• Working Hours: 8am-5pm (Mon-Fri). Some out-of-hours / on call work may be required depending on project deadlines.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.