Lead Cisco SD-WAN Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Appvia is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to lead a secure public sector engagement, delivering Cisco SD-WAN and enterprise network transitions. You will shape technical strategy, govern design decisions, and mentor other architects within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires active UK SC clearance, strong Cisco networking fundamentals, and the ability to present designs to Design Authority and Security Board; hybrid UK-based work with client-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior technical architect with Cisco networking fundamentals and leading complex architectures.
• Experience delivering Secure by Design and architecture governance.
• Active UK SC clearance required; NPPV3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture decisions across complex customer environments, championing best practice.
• Coordinate with cross-government teams and third-party suppliers for cohesive solutions.
• Directly support development of design packs for Technical Design Authority and Security Board governance.
• Mentor and coach other architects to raise technical capability.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

CCNP or equivalent

BGP

Load balancing

Enterprise routing

Network segmentation

Architecture governance

Technical Design Authority

Secure by Design

High availability & DR

Job description

Appvia is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to lead a secure public sector engagement, delivering Cisco SD-WAN and enterprise network transitions. You will shape technical strategy, govern design decisions, and mentor other architects within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires active UK SC clearance, strong Cisco networking fundamentals, and the ability to present designs to Design Authority and Security Board; hybrid UK-based work with client-site requirements.