Lead Network Architect

Myn; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 111.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Public sector exposure

Short contract with extension option

Descripción de la vacante

Myn seeks a Lead Network Architect to drive Cisco SD-WAN and network transition for a secure public sector customer. This hybrid UK role requires senior architecture leadership, governance engagement and hands-on coordination with cross-government teams. You will present to governance boards and deputise for the Principal Technical Architect as needed.

Active UK SC clearance is essential. The role offers a £600–£650 daily rate inside IR35, 6 or 12 months with view to extend, and exposure to

Formación

• Senior level Cisco SD-WAN experience with BGP routing.
• Proven ability to lead complex network architectures.
• Experience with governance and architecture documentation.
• Clear, confident stakeholder communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead architecture decisions across routing, connectivity, segmentation, security and resilience.
• Define technical strategies, roadmaps and architectures for the programme.
• Oversee design reviews applying Secure by Design and governance.
• Prepare packs for Technical Design Authority and Security Board; deputise when needed.
• Coordinate with cross-government teams and third-party suppliers.
• Mentor and coach other architects; advise senior stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Cisco SD-WAN

BGP

CCNP

Network architecture leadership

Governance & TDA

Stakeholder management

Secure by Design

Public sector networks

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Network automation / IaC

Descripción del empleo

Lead Network Architect - Hybrid (UK)

Contract, 6 or 12 months with view to extend | Technology (Network Architecture, Public Sector) | Full-time, start as soon as possible

Pay: £600 to £650 per day, Inside IR35

About the role

You will provide technical leadership on a major Cisco SD-WAN and network transition programme for a secure public sector customer. It suits a senior architect who leads complex designs rather than just contributing to them, and who is comfortable presenting to formal governance boards. You will support a Principal Technical Architect on strategy and roadmaps, and deputise for them when needed.

You must hold active UK Security Clearance (SC). Customer-site requirements are still to be confirmed.

What you'll be doing

• Lead architecture decisions across complex customer environments, covering routing, connectivity, segmentation, security and resilience
• Support the definition of technical strategies, roadmaps and architectures
• Oversee design reviews, applying Secure by Design principles and architectural governance
• Prepare presentation packs for Technical Design Authority and Security Board meetings, and deputise for the Principal Technical Architect where required
• Coordinate with cross-government teams and third-party suppliers to deliver cohesive, integrated solutions
• Mentor and coach other architects, and act as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Essential: active UK SC clearance
• Essential: Cisco SD-WAN experience, including BGP
• Essential: CCNP, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge of switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing
• Essential: a track record of leading complex technical architectures in regulated, enterprise or public sector environments
• Essential: experience with Technical Design Authority or similar governance, and producing architecture documentation that applies Secure by Design principles
• Essential: excellent stakeholder management and the ability to explain complex topics to varied audiences
• Desirable: NPPV3 clearance
• Desirable: AWS or Azure cloud networking, cloud security architecture, network automation or infrastructure as code
• Desirable: TOGAF Foundation or BCS Enterprise and Solution Architecture certification

What you get

• A day rate of £600 to £650, Inside IR35
• A 6 or 12-month contract with a view to extend
• A short, focused engagement with clear deliverables
• A fast interview process and quick start
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms, with scope to broaden into cloud, AI and IoT architecture on future programmes

This role suits A senior network architect with active SC clearance and Cisco SD-WAN depth who wants to lead design on a high-profile public sector programme.