Enterprise Network Architect

Savant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Network Enterprise Architect to design and implement scalable, secure network architectures. The role focuses on modernizing legacy networks to cloud-native infrastructures and requires significant experience in enterprise IT architecture and transformation. The candidate will ensure alignment with business goals and drive technological advancements in their network services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture with a strong focus on network design and transformation.
• Expertise in SDN, SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and network security.
• Experience in simplifying complex network environments and driving automation.

Responsibilities

• Architectural strategy & design for network simplification, automation, and cloud readiness.
• Lead the transformation of legacy infrastructures into software-defined and hybrid cloud environments.
• Drive standardization and automation across network services and platforms.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture

Network design

SDN

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Network security

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy, is looking for a Network Enterprise Architect responsible for designing and implementing simplified, scalable, and secure network architectures across client environments. This role will drive modernization by transitioning legacy networks to cloud-native, software-defined infrastructures, ensuring alignment with business goals and digital transformation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Strategy & Design
2. Define and evolve enterprise network architecture with a focus on simplification, automation, and cloud-readiness.
3. Lead the transformation of legacy network infrastructures into software-defined and hybrid cloud environments.
4. Network Simplification & Optimization
5. Identify and eliminate architectural complexity, redundant technologies, and legacy dependencies.
6. Drive standardization and automation across network services and platforms.
7. Automation of Change
8. Cloud firewall Simplification
9. Refreshed Guardrails Standards
10. Move to a single Data Centre core

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture with a strong focus on network design and transformation.
• Expertise in SDN, SD-WAN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and network security.
• Experience in simplifying complex network environments and driving automation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Note: The job posting appears to be current as of the date provided; no indications of expiration are present.