Network Architect

JR United Kingdom; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Service Provider is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable networks for public sector clients in Devon. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £65K and requires expertise in BGP routing, Cisco, and SD-WAN technologies. Candidates should be immediately available or have a short notice period.

Qualifications

• Experience with BGP routing and WAN to SD-WAN transformation.
• Proficient in Cisco, Fortinet, and Meraki technologies.
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, bash, or python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust network solutions for public sector clients.
• Deliver and document architectural standards.
• Provide guidance to team members on network projects.

Skills

BGP routing

Switching

Firewalls

SD-WAN

Load balancers

Cisco

Fortinet

Meraki

Python

Education

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

JNCIP

JNCIE

PCNSE

Job description

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• This is a Network Architect role, where you will work closely with your clients to understand their needs and help deliver secure, scalable networks. You will also play a key part in technical projects, and act as the final escalation point for engineers.
• The role pays £65K with some great benefits to match!
• You will be working in a hybrid environment, with the expectancy of a couple days on site a month.
• Looking to get started right away, so Immediately available or shorter notice candidates preferred at this stage.

My client is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated exclusively to delivering innovative IT solutions to public sector clients across Devon. Their mission is to empower public services through secure, scalable, and cost-effective network infrastructures.

What will you be doing?

As a Network Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust network solutions tailored to the unique needs of their public sector clients. You will play a pivotal role in delivering Network projects, delivering and documenting architectural standards, and provide guidance to other members of the team.

What will you need?

• BGP routing
• WAN to SD-WAN transformation
• Switching / firewalls / load balancers / VPN / security solutions.
• Cisco
• Fortinet
• Meraki

What would be desirable?

• Scripting experience (PowerShell, bash, python)
• CCNA / CCNP / CCIE / JNCIP / JNCIE / PCNSE

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via [emailprotected] . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS – BGP Routing, Switching, Firewalls, SD-WAN, Load balancers, CCNP, CCNA, Python, CISCO, Fortinet, SolarWinds