Network Architect

Understanding Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

Understanding Solutions in the UK is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect for a contract focused on assessing and redesigning their network environment. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, developing a strategic roadmap, and ensuring clear communication of technical strategies. This short-term consultancy is remote with occasional onsite requirements and may extend for the right candidate. Strong experience with outsourced providers and multi-site environments is crucial.

Qualifications

• Strong background working with outsourced network providers or MSPs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience across multi-site environments such as offices and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full assessment of the current network environment.
• Identify key pain points and inefficiencies.
• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Develop a strategic network roadmap.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Experience with outsourced network providers

Experience in multi-site environments

Job description

Contract Length: 1-month initial (Highly likely of extension)

Location: Remote (Occasional onsite)

Day Rate: Open to discussions (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

One of the UK's leading charities (non‑for‑profit) is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to deliver a short‑term consultancy focused on assessing and redesigning their current network environment.

You’ll be responsible for mapping the existing as‑is network, identifying key challenges, and developing a clear, actionable roadmap toward a modern, scalable architecture. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to clearly articulate technical strategy to senior leadership.

Key Experience Needed

• Strong background working with outsourced network providers / MSPs
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience across multi‑site environments (e.g., offices, healthcare, hospices)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a full assessment of the current network environment
• Identify key pain points and inefficiencies
• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs
• Develop a strategic network roadmap
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to leadership

Due to the nature of this project, there is a high chance that this contract would be extended for the right person to deliver this work!