Hybrid Cloud Networking & Security Architect

Experis UK; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK, Knutsford, seeks an Identity & Access Architect with a focus on network infrastructure to design and implement secure, scalable networks across on-premises and cloud environments. The role emphasizes high availability, performance, and resilience in collaboration with security and cloud teams.

Hybrid work arrangement with 60% office and 40% remote, and involvement in change management, incident resolution, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and network security.
• Experience with cloud networking, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support core networking components including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Implement network segmentation, routing policies, VPNs, and secure connectivity across sites and cloud platforms.
• Manage firewalls, ACLs, and network security controls to maintain a secure perimeter and internal environment.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise for reliability and speed.
• Support cloud networking across Azure/AWS, including VNets, VPCs, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity.
• Participate in change management, incident resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Assist in capacity planning, resilience testing, and failover validation.

Skills

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

Network security

Cloud networking

Monitoring tools

Troubleshooting

Education

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Experis UK, Knutsford, seeks an Identity & Access Architect with a focus on network infrastructure to design and implement secure, scalable networks across on-premises and cloud environments. The role emphasizes high availability, performance, and resilience in collaboration with security and cloud teams.

Hybrid work arrangement with 60% office and 40% remote, and involvement in change management, incident resolution, and documentation.