Global Infrastructure & Network Solutions Architect

DS Smith Europe; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Europe is seeking a Solution Architect (Infrastructure & Networks) to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and networking initiatives across a complex, multi-site, international environment. You will drive design governance for on-premises, cloud connectivity, and datacentre services while embedding security-by-design principles.

You will collaborate with IT, Security, and business units to deliver resilient, scalable solutions that align with enterprise strategy and standards,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in infrastructure and network architecture (enterprise networking, cloud, datacentre, and virtualization).
• Strong understanding of security principles in regulated environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate across IT, Security, and business teams.
• Experience in multi-site or international organisations; familiar with hybrid infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end infrastructure and network solutions aligned to enterprise standards and business needs.
• Produce architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and technical designs).
• Define architecture patterns across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, datacentre, and identity integration.
• Embed security-by-design principles and ensure ISO27001/NIS2 compliance.
• Provide governance and technical assurance through architecture forums and design reviews.
• Support project delivery through technical leadership, planning, and risk management.
• Drive improvements in service resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate solutions and guide strategic decisions.
• Support hybrid infrastructure strategies across on-prem, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Network architecture

Cloud & datacentre

Security principles

Hybrid infrastructure

SD-WAN

Zero trust

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-site environments

Job description

DS Smith Europe is seeking a Solution Architect (Infrastructure & Networks) to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and networking initiatives across a complex, multi-site, international environment. You will drive design governance for on-premises, cloud connectivity, and datacentre services while embedding security-by-design principles.

You will collaborate with IT, Security, and business units to deliver resilient, scalable solutions that align with enterprise strategy and standards,