Network architect jobs in the UK offer opportunities to design and implement robust network infrastructures. These roles involve planning, developing, and overseeing computer networks for organisations, ensuring optimal performance and 771 Network Architect jobs in the United Kingdom
Network Architect
Posted 3 days ago
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An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months.
The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure.
- Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres.
- Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessions
- Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security policies, and business continuity requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution.
- Define and document the current state and target state of the network architecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.
- Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination with project timelines.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with network performance, redundancy, and scalability during consolidation.
- Provide technical leadership for the implementation and troubleshooting of complex networking issues during migration phases.
- Ensure appropriate network monitoring, failover mechanisms, and security controls are in place and validated.
- Produce and maintain detailed network architecture diagrams and documentation for operational handover.
Network Architect
Posted 8 days ago
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Network Architect
Clearance: SC and NPPV3 required to be held now
Location: London/Remote - how many days not known at present to attend workshops
Start date: 1st October for 6 months
Network Architect
We're seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Fortinet SASE rollout across a multi-stakeholder environment. You'll collaborate with internal cyber delivery teams, external delivery partners, and the client to ensure alignment with functional and security requirements. This is a high-impact role driving technical leadership and programme success.
Key Responsibilities & Experience Required
- Proven experience designing and delivering Fortinet SASE solutions in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong stakeholder management across internal teams, external partners, and client organisations.
- Deep understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
- Track record of leading large-scale network transformation programmes from design through to implementation.
Network Architect
Posted 8 days ago
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MERITUS are working with a leading Defence consultancy looking for a Network Architect to join a highly secure, fast-paced environment supporting critical national infrastructure projects.
This is a varied role where you'll be involved from initial design right through to implementation and support. You'll take ownership of both high-level and low-level designs , work with technologies from leading vendors, and provide third-line support when required. Alongside the technical delivery, you'll also guide and support colleagues, helping to set the direction for project work.
If you're confident in designing and building secure network systems and enjoy working in a team where innovation and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential for this role - either already held or eligible to be obtained.
The role is based on client site in Hemel Hempstead.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver detailed high and low-level network designs for complex IP environments.
- Build and implement solutions using technologies such as Cisco.
- Act as a point of escalation for third-line support on challenging issues.
- Work directly with customers to understand needs and translate them into workable solutions.
- Provide guidance and technical direction to colleagues within project teams.
- Ensure solutions are properly documented and can be effectively supported once deployed.
Skills Required:
- Strong track record of designing and supporting secure, resilient IP networks.
- Experience producing clear high and low-level design documentation.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SNMP, Syslog or similar.
- Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS and IPS.
- Knowledge of core routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, LDP or RSVP.
- Confident communicator, able to explain technical detail to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits:
- Salary up to 72,000
- Clearance bonus of 5,000 to be paid upon obtaining DV clearance
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer)
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- flexible working hours
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Architect role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.
Network Architect
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Summary:
An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months.
The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure.
- Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres.
- Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessions
- Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security policies, and business continuity requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution.
- Define and document the current state and target state of the network architecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.
- Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination with project timelines.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with network performance, redundancy, and scalability during consolidation.
- Provide technical leadership for the implementation and troubleshooting of complex networking issues during migration phases.
- Ensure appropriate network monitoring, failover mechanisms, and security controls are in place and validated.
- Produce and maintain detailed network architecture diagrams and documentation for operational handover.
Network Architect
Posted 4 days ago
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MERITUS are working with a leading Defence consultancy looking for a Network Architect to join a highly secure, fast-paced environment supporting critical national infrastructure projects.
This is a varied role where you'll be involved from initial design right through to implementation and support. You'll take ownership of both high-level and low-level designs , work with technologies from leading vendors, and provide third-line support when required. Alongside the technical delivery, you'll also guide and support colleagues, helping to set the direction for project work.
If you're confident in designing and building secure network systems and enjoy working in a team where innovation and problem-solving are part of the day-to-day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential for this role - either already held or eligible to be obtained.
The role is based on client site in Hemel Hempstead.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver detailed high and low-level network designs for complex IP environments.
- Build and implement solutions using technologies such as Cisco.
- Act as a point of escalation for third-line support on challenging issues.
- Work directly with customers to understand needs and translate them into workable solutions.
- Provide guidance and technical direction to colleagues within project teams.
- Ensure solutions are properly documented and can be effectively supported once deployed.
Skills Required:
- Strong track record of designing and supporting secure, resilient IP networks.
- Experience producing clear high and low-level design documentation.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SNMP, Syslog or similar.
- Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS and IPS.
- Knowledge of core routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, LDP or RSVP.
- Confident communicator, able to explain technical detail to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits:
- Salary up to 72,000
- Clearance bonus of 5,000 to be paid upon obtaining DV clearance
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer)
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- flexible working hours
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Architect role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.
Network Architect
Posted 4 days ago
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Network Architect
Clearance: SC and NPPV3 required to be held now
Location: London/Remote - how many days not known at present to attend workshops
Start date: 1st October for 6 months
Network Architect
We're seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Fortinet SASE rollout across a multi-stakeholder environment. You'll collaborate with internal cyber delivery teams, external delivery partners, and the client to ensure alignment with functional and security requirements. This is a high-impact role driving technical leadership and programme success.
Key Responsibilities & Experience Required
- Proven experience designing and delivering Fortinet SASE solutions in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong stakeholder management across internal teams, external partners, and client organisations.
- Deep understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
- Track record of leading large-scale network transformation programmes from design through to implementation.
Network Architect
Posted 7 days ago
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**Location:** Basingstoke (BSN01)
Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Application Architect, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in the project team, and designing and delivering medium to large network solutions to enable services for our customer.
**Your transferable skills and experience:**
+ Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change).
+ Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements.
+ Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges.
+ Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN.
+ Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of going through review and governance.
+ Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Programme.
+ Experience of overseas infrastructure and work is essential for this role.
+ Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilising technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors.
+ Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.
+ Demonstrable experience in the creation of IP Addressing designs or in the configuration and support of said design.
+ Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.
+ Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability
+ Experienced in configuring Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco and Gigamon network products
+ Solid understanding of customer end to end life-cycle
+ Excellent communications skills (with different teams), willing to share knowledge, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions
This role will require you to be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security clearance.
**Your benefits:**
26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%
Life assurance
Companywide incentive plans
Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
Perks at work - employee discounts
Employee assistance programme / virtual GP
**Recruitment process**
The recruitment process consists of two stages of interviews.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
**Achieve together**
**We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer:** Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
**We are people centric:** Our hybrid work environments enable you to **Be Completely You.** Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion
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**Requisition ID** : 30723
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Network Architect
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**Location** Basingstoke - 5 days week - Office based
Do you want to make an impact and change the way the world works? Do you want to collaborate and achieve together with committed people to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected, and challenges shared. This is your world and your opportunity to transform it for the better.
**Your role**
We are looking for a Network Architect to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, including security, service and management where teamwork is paramount.
Your role will involve providing varied and complex technical support activities as part of project deployment, including installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution and maintenance. Advises project SMEs on preventive maintenance and configuration adjustments to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
**Key accountabilities**
-Project Work: Technical implementation of medium to large infrastructures to timescale estimates and identifying risks. On larger projects works within a technical framework of the project to meet customer requirements.
-Technical Capability: Works within a team with in-depth product knowledge without supervision to implement technical best practice.
-Service Level: Manages systems within SLA, proposing, identifying improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements.
-Problem Solving: Takes ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve problems. Engages with third parties to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary.
-Professional Development: Stays up to date with new products, tools and techniques, encouraging their use within the business to promote continuous improvement of capability.
**Your experience**
-Experience with either Juniper or Cisco network equipment.
-Experience of independently implementing LAN networks and infrastructure patching following design specifications and resolving issues, including experience in site LAN Design, and implementation in accordance with JSP 604.
-Experience with ECR process, creation of as-fitted packs and sign-off, working with Customer Authorities.
-Previous experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
-The provision of comprehensive guidance on the development of, and modifications to, solution components to ensure that they take account of relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards and practices and that existing and planned solution components remain compatible.
-Meets project deadlines and costs within own scope of responsibility.
-Errors with workarounds or fixes provided in a timely manner.
-Changes to service, process, organization, operating model and other aspects may be required in addition to technology components, and solutions must demonstrate how agreed requirements (such as automation of business processes) are met, any requirements which are not fully met or, and any options or considerations which require a business decision.
**Achieve together**
We are Fujitsu. A Japanese company with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do more and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full self to work. We call this Be Completely You.
We are inclusive. As a responsible business, it is important to us that we reflect the diversity of our society and customers. Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Women, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBT+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
We are people centric. This means we care about our people (and their families) and appreciate that everyone has a life outside of work. By supporting our people to Work Your Way, we empower them to achieve a flexible and respectful approach to work which suits them and our customers best - this could be working hours, location, or a flexible approach to their working day.
We want you to thrive. If working for a progressive organisation, with an active people-led Inclusive Community, demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and equity, you belong at Fujitsu.
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**Requisition ID** : 31424
Network Architect
Posted 7 days ago
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If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you're searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve's position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
The network architect is responsible for strategy planning, development, architecture design, evolution and life cycle of network related architectures and services across the APAC/EMEA region. The role also involves project management of network and architecture related projects across the region, participation in global project design and delivery, level three support, escalation support and cross collaboration with other technology and business teams.
**Your tasks:**
+ Design, configure and manage the deployment of:
_Cisco Catalyst switches, 2960X, 4500X, 9000 series_
_Spanning tree, VLANs, 802.1q, trunks, switch stacks and Virtual Switching Systems_
_Deploying QoS to support IP Telephony_
_Cisco 2504, 3504, 5000 series and mobility express wireless controllers_
_Wireless deployment planning and site surveys_
_Riverbed Steelhead WAN optimizers and cloud Steelhead appliances_
_Dynamic and static routing protocols including EBGP and IBGP_
_DNS and IOS DHCP server configuration_
_In depth knowledge of TCP/IP_
_Ability to use packet capture utilities, WireShark_
_Manage the installation and deployment of CPE devices delivered by managed WAN providers_
_MPLS and IPSEC WAN technologies_
_Remote access VPN_
_Lead troubleshooting and management of level 3 support incidents and escalations_
+ Collaborate with business teams to determine and document business requirements of new and upcoming projects
+ Translate business requirements into a technical high-level design
+ Complete low-level designs, documentation and configurations, and provide budget guidance for project infrastructure
+ Project manage and support infrastructure installation, configuration, testing and handover to support teams
+ Collaborate with cross functional internal teams, partners and vendors to ensure infrastructure and services are delivered and operational in required timelines, whilst ensuring proper processes are fol lowed, and security and budget controls are adhered to
+ Lead and provide direction in complex problem-solving situations and participate in direct interaction with internal staff, third parties and vendors
+ Identify process improvement opportunities
+ Identify, research, and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions
+ Assist in the design, planning and delivery of global enterprise projects
+ Other duties as assigned
**Your profile:**
+ At least 5 years relevant experience
+ Experience in network engineering, design and support roles
+ CCNP Routing and Switching certified or equivalent experience
+ Cisco Wireless, Security and Voice certifications desirable
+ Vendor management of wide area network and telecommunication providers
+ Experience of deploying and managing Riverbed WAN optimization solutions
+ Experience of cloud interconnect and cloud networking technologies
+ Deep understanding and experience in designing, configuring, installing and supporting Cisco routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, wireless access points, firewalls and voice technologies
+ Project Team Lead experience
+ Functional knowledge of server technologies
+ Proven experience identifying solutions for complex problems in enterprise environments
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Strong desire to operate as a self-starter and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
+ Superb speaking, writing and influencing skills are required as the opportunity to present verbally or in written form to IT and business leadership is frequent
+ Proven ability to identify and develop clear and understandable network infrastructure strategic views from high-level business objectives and technology constraints
+ Strong technical knowledge and confidence in communicating with highly technical audiences
+ Proven ability to pull a diverse group of individuals with different goals together and facilitate productive discussions driving towards results
+ Strong business acumen to quickly learn new business processes and understand how information security needs to support the business in achieving revenue and profit goals
+ Superior communication and collaboration skills, ability to explain complex concepts in plain language and graphics
**We offer:**
+ Canteen subsidised by the company
+ Annual Incentive Plan (depending on the function)
+ Pension Contribution Scheme: 4-5%
+ Access to Medicaid Cash Plan
+ 25 days of holiday allowance
+ Life insurance
+ Flexible working patterns (ability to vary start and finish times and extended lunch breaks)
+ 37.5 hr/week working timetable
+ Employee referral bonus
+ On-line learning platform
+ Years in Service awards
+ Recognition programme: Spirit of Flowserve
+ Parking facility on-site
+ Very easy access from the train station: 5-minute walking distance
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.
**Req ID** : R-16180
**Job Family Group** : Information Technology
**Job Family** : IT Network Planning
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Network Architect
Posted 13 days ago
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