Lead Network Architect

NP Group; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Lead Network Architect to oversee critical network architecture projects. The role involves providing architectural leadership across various workstreams, including core networks and security platforms, while collaborating with stakeholders in the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions. This is a remote position with a competitive daily rate, ideal for candidates with extensive experience in network architecture and design.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing network architecture projects.
• Strong understanding of DDI, security functions, and endpoint connectivity.
• Ability to lead workshops and collaborate with stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and solution design across multiple workstreams.
• Lead design and solution workshops with stakeholders.
• Deliver network architecture artifacts and ensure architecture decisions meet resilience goals.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Network Functions

Security Platforms

Load Balancer architecture

Cross-functional delivery

Job description

Lead Network Architect (BBBH18989) England

Salary: GBP600 - GBP700 per day + Inside of IR35

Contract: Lead Network Architect
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £650 - £700 a day (Inside of IR35)
Location: Remote - UK
Reference: 18989

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Network Architect to oversee the Test Maturity Resiliency Framework program, including critical streams such as Core Networks (LAN / WAN / DC / DDI), Network Functions (Security Platforms like firewalls and Multi-Factor Authentication), and Network Endpoint Connectivity. You will provide architectural leadership across legacy modernization, infrastructure uplift, and integration of voice, data, and application services such as Load Balancer platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and solution design across the following workstreams:
• DDI (Core Networks) – DNS/DHCP/IPAM uplift
• Network Functions – Security functions and network services
• Endpoint Connectivity – Hardware and software integrations, cross-functional delivery
• Lead design and solution workshops with stakeholders across the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Deliver network architecture artifacts, including high-level and low-level designs.
• Define and validate test cases for new builds, upgrades, and platform retirements.
• Provide high-level oversight for:
• Contact Centre and IVR systems and integration strategies
• Call Recording deployment alignment and failover design
• Load Balancer architecture, including HA, routing policies, and application awareness
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams for seamless build, configuration, and testing phases.
• Ensure architecture decisions meet TMRF resilience and metal uplift goals.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term supportability.

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