Network Architect

Eden Scott; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical and dental cover

Enhanced pension provision

Life assurance and income protection

Share and incentive schemes

Cycle to Work and EV schemes

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Eden Scott is supporting a leading energy organisation in Aberdeen to recruit an experienced Network Architect. This senior role shapes and leads the future network environment across a multi-site business, defining strategy, standards and long-term roadmaps to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure.

You will work with IT and business stakeholders to translate requirements into network solutions, drive improvements, and mentor a team of network professionals while engaging with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Network Architect or senior network leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, wireless, security and cloud connectivity.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing third-party suppliers.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the network architecture strategy, standards and roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership across enterprise networking, security and connectivity solutions.
• Design secure, resilient network environments across multiple locations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of network professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align network capabilities with objectives.
• Manage relationships with telecom providers and third-party suppliers.
• Champion network security, governance and business continuity initiatives.
• Support business transformation projects through expert network design.

Skills

Network leadership

Enterprise networking

Security & connectivity

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Location: Aberdeen (hybrid working available)

Eden Scott is delighted to be supporting a leading energy organisation in the search for an experienced Network Architect to join their technology team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior networking professional to play a key strategic role in shaping and leading the future network environment of a complex, multi-site business. You will be responsible for defining network strategy, architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps, ensuring infrastructure remains secure, resilient and scalable to support continued business growth.

Working closely with stakeholders across IT and the wider business, you will provide technical leadership, translate business requirements into effective network solutions and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation's network estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop the organisation's network architecture strategy, standards and roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership across enterprise networking, security and connectivity solutions.
• Design and oversee secure, resilient and scalable network environments across multiple locations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of network professionals, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to align network capabilities with organisational objectives.
• Manage relationships with telecommunications providers and third-party suppliers, ensuring service excellence and value for money.
• Champion network security, resilience, governance and business continuity initiatives.
• Support business transformation and integration projects through expert network design and delivery.

About You

We're looking for an experienced network leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Network Architect or senior network leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN, wireless networking, security and cloud connectivity.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• A track record of managing third-party suppliers and telecommunications providers.
• Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent experience.
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll join a business that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, offering:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical and dental cover
• Enhanced pension provision
• Life assurance and income protection
• Share and incentive schemes
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence technology strategy, lead high-impact network initiatives and make a genuine contribution to a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.