Technical Architect - Networks
Tyseley, Birmingham
£70,000 - £80,000
Location: UK (Hybrid)Function: Digital - CloudCareer Level: Contributing & Developing
Are you a seasoned network specialist ready to shape the future of digital infrastructure? We're looking for a Technical Architect - Networks to lead the design and evolution of cutting-edge network solutions across digital platforms and services.
The business are a leading UK-based technology solutions provider with a strong heritage in delivering innovative IT services across cloud, networking, and digital transformation. As a Technical Architect - Networks, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation platforms and services that support enterprise clients across diverse sectors.
What You'll Do
- Architect and lead network designs across digital platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and standards.
- Drive the development of new products and services with strategic network architecture.
- Evaluate and enhance existing platforms for performance, security, and supportability.
- Provide expert input in presales engagements, helping to shape customer solutions and drive growth.
- Identify and present opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
- Contribute to network automation strategy and standardisation efforts.
- Mentor engineering teams and provide 4th line support for complex issues.
What You'll Bring
- Deep expertise in routing, switching, and network security, with strong cross-stack awareness.
- Proven experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ISR/ASR platforms, and Cisco ACI migrations.
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco and/or Fortigate firewalls and security features.
- Strong documentation skills (HLD/LLD, schematics) and presales experience (RFI/RFP, BoM, SoW).
- Experience leading large-scale network deployments.
- Skills or willingness to upskill in SD-WAN (Meraki/Fortigate), automation (Ansible/Terraform), and public cloud networking.
- Confident communicator and resilient problem-solver with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
Qualifications
- Proven track record as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer.
- Essential: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI.
- Strong understanding of datacentre networking, SDN, and virtualization.
- Proficiency in BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) highly preferred.
- Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
Ready to architect the future of digital networks? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.