Network Architect

Morgan Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Network Architect for a 6-month major upgrade project. The architect will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions to support data centre consolidation and infrastructure upgrades. Key responsibilities include leading architecture design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with security policies. This role is critical to the successful delivery of network-related projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing network solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of network architecture and security principles.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions for multiple data centres.
• Ensure designs meet enterprise standards and security policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Job description

Overview

Summary: An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months.

The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres.
• Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessions
• Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security policies, and business continuity requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution.
• Define and document the current state and target state of the network architecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination with project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with network performance, redundancy, and scalability during consolidation.
• Provide technical leadership for the implementation and troubleshooting of complex networking issues during migration phases.
• Ensure appropriate network monitoring, failover mechanisms, and security controls are in place and validated.
• Produce and maintain detailed network architecture diagrams and documentation for operational handover