Network Architect

Fruition Group Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group Ireland is seeking an experienced Network Architect to join their technology team on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing secure, resilient enterprise network solutions across complex IT environments.

You will lead Cisco, Fortinet and Zscaler initiatives, produce architecture documentation, and work with infrastructure and security teams to meet technical and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience within Network Architecture or similar
• Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise Cisco networking technologies
• Experience designing and implementing Fortinet FortiGate and Zscaler solutions
• Experience with Zscaler within enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of network security principles and secure connectivity
• Translating business/technical requirements into network designs
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in large-scale enterprise network environments
• Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
• Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise network architecture across complex IT environments
• Produce robust network solutions with focus on security, resilience, scalability and performance
• Lead design activities across Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies
• Design and support firewall solutions using Fortinet/FortiGate
• Contribute to implementation and optimization of Zscaler solutions
• Produce architecture/design documentation and network standards
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and other teams to meet requirements
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and third-party partners

Skills

Network Architecture

Security concepts

Stakeholder management

Communication

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Networking

Networking or security certifications beneficial

Tools

Cisco networking

Fortinet FortiGate

Zscaler

Firewalls

Hybrid/cloud networking

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Network Architect to join their technology team on a 12-month contract, taking responsibility for the design and development of secure, resilient enterprise network solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise network architecture across complex IT environments.
• Produce robust network solutions with a strong focus on security, resilience, scalability and performance.
• Lead technical design activities across Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies.
• Design and support firewall solutions using Fortinet and FortiGate technologies.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of Zscaler solutions within the wider network and security environment.
• Produce technical architecture, design documentation and associated network standards.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and other technology teams to ensure network solutions meet technical and business requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to key stakeholders and third-party technology partners throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years' experience within Network Architecture, Senior Network Engineering or a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on technical knowledge of enterprise Cisco networking technologies.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing solutions using Fortinet and FortiGate.
• Experience working with Zscaler technologies within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, firewall architecture and secure connectivity.
• Proven experience translating business and technical requirements into practical network designs.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities across complex network environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience working across large-scale or complex enterprise network environments.
• Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure.
• Understanding of Zero Trust networking and security principles.
• Experience working with third-party technology and managed service providers.
• Relevant Cisco, Fortinet, Zscaler or network security certifications would be advantageous.

Educational Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Relevant networking, security or architecture certifications would be beneficial.