Network Architect

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Network Architect in Gloucester to lead discovery, design authority and governance across secure networks for defence projects.

You will act as technical lead, shaping scalable LAN/WAN architectures, ensuring compliance with security standards, and working with internal teams and clients. This senior role offers ownership and progression across UK secure infrastructure programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Telecommunications, Network Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in defence or highly regulated network environments.
• Proven architecture experience including discovery and secure design principles.
• Experience with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Deep knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN/IP infrastructure.
• Eligible for security clearance (SC) as a minimum.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willing to work both in-office and at secure customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Authority and primary escalation point for complex network challenges.
• Lead network discovery activities across LAN, WAN, IP and legacy environments.
• Capture stakeholder requirements and define scalable, secure architectures.
• Produce and control high- and low-level design documentation and governance artefacts.
• Ensure compliance with defence security frameworks and architectural standards.
• Identify risks and support migration and transition planning.
• Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Support project delivery and collaborate with PM and engineering functions.

Skills

Defence network experience

LAN/WAN/IP expertise

Secure design principles

Stakeholder engagement

Architectural governance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Network Engineering

Job description

Network Architect
Gloucester
£65,000 - £75,000 + Progression + Leadership Responsibility + Pension + Holidays + Secure Projects

Are you an experienced Network Architect with a strong background in defence or secure network environments?

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional to take on a technical authority position within a growing communications and infrastructure organisation delivering complex, secure network solutions across the UK.

The company is an established engineering-led business specialising in secure network design, architecture and infrastructure transformation projects. With continued growth across defence and highly regulated sectors, they are seeking a Network Architect to lead discovery, design authority and architectural governance across multiple programmes.

In this role, you will act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for complex network challenges, supporting both internal teams and end clients. You will be responsible for network discovery, high- and low-level design production, architectural governance and ensuring solutions align with formal frameworks and security standards.

This position offers technical ownership, stakeholder influence and the opportunity to shape secure, large-scale network environments.

The Role:

• Act as Technical Authority and primary escalation point for complex network challenges
• Lead network discovery activities across LAN, WAN, IP and legacy environments
• Capture stakeholder requirements and define scalable, secure architectures
• Produce and control high- and low-level design documentation and governance artefacts
• Ensure compliance with defence security frameworks and architectural standards
• Identify risks and support migration and transition planning
• Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams
• Support project delivery and collaborate with PM and engineering functions

The Person:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in Telecommunications, Network Engineering or similar
• Strong experience within defence or highly regulated network environments
• Proven background in network architecture, discovery and secure design principles
• Experience working within recognised architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF or similar)
• Deep understanding of enterprise LAN/WAN/IP network infrastructure
• Eligible for SC clearance as a minimum
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Comfortable working both in-office and at secure customer sites

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates