Cato Cloud Network Architect

VIQU IT; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 138,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT is seeking a Cato Cloud Network Architect to provide technical direction across the Modernisation workstream, focusing on cloud, network, data protection and infrastructure modernisation.

The role will lead the C2C/C2DC proof of concept and shape roadmaps, ensuring solutions align with security and governance standards while supporting hybrid/cloud environments. Remote with adhoc travel to Reading, Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cato Networks, SASE, SD-WAN and Zero Trust Network Access.
• Cloud technologies experience (Azure and/or AWS).
• Experience with data centre and cloud connectivity.
• Ability to define high-level architecture and roadmaps.
• Familiar with architecture governance; TOGAF is a bonus.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery practices.
• Provide design authority from discovery to operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture direction for C2C/C2DC POC and delivery.
• Translate POC outcomes into designs and roadmaps.
• Guide technical options, assess dependencies and risks.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and security standards.
• Travel to Reading as needed (remote-adhoc).

Skills

Hybrid cloud architecture

On-premises platforms

Cato Networks

SASE

SD-WAN

Zero Trust Network Access

Azure

AWS

Cloud connectivity

Architecture governance

TOGAF

Agile delivery

Job description

Inside IR35 - £750 - £900 a day

Remote - adhoc travel to Reading

The Cato Cloud Network Architect will provide Cato Network and infrastructure architecture technical direction across the Modernisation workstream. The role will support the design and delivery of cloud, network, data protection, cyber resilience and infrastructure modernisation initiatives, ensuring that project-level solutions align with enterprise strategy, architecture principles, security requirements and operational standards.

The role will initially support activity including the Cato Cloud to Cloud and Cloud to Datacentre (C2C and C2DC) proof of concept and wider connectivity transformation, alongside work involving Cato Networks, and cloud technologies. The role holder will guide technical options, analyse dependencies and risks, and help translate Proof of Concept outcomes into clear recommendations, designs, roadmaps and deliverable work packages. Cato Network experience is essential for this role.

Key Functional / Technical Skills

• Strong infrastructure architecture experience across hybrid cloud, on-premises platforms, Cato networks, connectivity, security and service integration.
• Knowledge or practical experience of Cato Networks, SASE, SD-WAN and Zero Trust Network Access is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.
• Experience of datacentre and cloud connectivity, including cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-datacentre patterns.
• Ability to define high-level architecture, non-functional requirements, Proof of Concept scope, test success criteria and technical roadmaps.
• Awareness of architecture frameworks and governance. TOGAF and relevant Azure, AWS, Microsoft, networking or security certifications are useful but not essential.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery practices and the ability to work effectively across discovery, design, delivery and service transition.
• Provide design authority and direction from discovery and Proof of Concept through detailed design, delivery, testing, transition and operational acceptance.
• Ensure deviations from standards are identified and managed through the appropriate architecture governance process.
• Maintain a current understanding of cloud, network, cyber resilience, backup and infrastructure technologies and their strategic application.

Modernisation Delivery and Planning

• Provide architectural leadership for the C2C and C2DC Proof of Concept, including test scope, success criteria, technical dependencies, findings and recommendations for wider adoption.
• Support modernisation initiatives where necessary involving cloud platforms, Cato Networks, secure connectivity, Zero Trust Network Access and cyber resilience.
• For further information please contact Sarah Owen - or call on (phone number removed)