Network Architect

Tunstall Healthcare (UK); Goole; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tunstall Healthcare is seeking a Network Architect to design and maintain robust network infrastructures to support their operations. This hybrid role involves collaborating with IT leadership and cybersecurity teams, and requires strong proficiency in networking technologies and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in network design and security.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + public holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension

Paid volunteer day

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Healthcare cash plan

Employee benefits platform

EAP WeCare for online GP and mental health support

Access to 800 courses via Talent Library

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration.
• Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise-level network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cloud, and hybrid solutions).
• Collaborate with IT teams to define networking strategies and standards.
• Lead the selection and deployment of network hardware, including routers and firewalls.

Skills

Network design

Implementation

Administration

Routing protocols

Firewall management

VPNs

Load balancing

Cloud networking

Network security

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

NetFlow analyzers

Job description

We are currently looking for a Network Architect to join our team and help us design, implement, and maintain high-performing and secure network infrastructures that support our business operations and growth.

This role is hybrid based at one of our offices in the UK (Manchester or Whitley), Spain (Madrid), Denmark (Skanderborg), Sweden (Malmo), or Germany (Telgte).

What will you be doing in this role?

As our Network Architect, you will design and maintain enterprise-level network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cloud, and hybrid solutions), evaluate current network systems, and recommend improvements to optimize performance, scalability, and security.

Collaborating with IT leadership, cybersecurity teams, and other stakeholders to define networking strategies and standards is vital to the success of this role.

You will lead the selection, design, and deployment of network hardware and software, including routers, firewalls, switches, and load balancers.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration. You should have deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and be proficient in firewall management, VPNs, load balancing, and SD-WAN. Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow analyzers), and an understanding of network security principles and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC) is essential.

Main Responsibilities Of The Role

• Design and maintain enterprise-level network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cloud, and hybrid solutions)
• Evaluate current network systems and recommend improvements to optimize performance, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with IT leadership, cybersecurity teams, and other stakeholders to define networking strategies and standards
• Lead the selection, design, and deployment of network hardware and software, including routers, firewalls, switches, and load balancers
• Define and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration guidelines
• Ensure network compliance with security protocols, data protection regulations, and industry standards
• Conduct network capacity planning, performance tuning, and risk assessments
• Lead or participate in incident response and root cause analysis for critical network-related issues
• Guide and mentor network engineers and support staff in network best practices
• Engage with vendors to evaluate and procure appropriate technology solutions
• Provide guidance on networking aspects of VoIP and UC systems, ensuring sufficient bandwidth, QoS, and reliability
• Evaluate, deploy, and support VoIP solutions, including call managers, session border controllers, SIP trunks, and QoS configurations

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in network design, implementation, and administration
• Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Proficiency in firewall management, VPNs, load balancing, and SD-WAN
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of network security principles and tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC)
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow analyzers)

Desirable

• Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments and network automation (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Networking and secure access models

If you are unsure whether you have the relevant skills or experience, please apply (it only takes a few minutes), and our team will review your application and get back to you.

What We Offer

Benefits vary by region, but we are confident what we offer is competitive. UK benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (pro-rata)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension
• Paid volunteer day
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee benefits platform 'Verlingue'
• EAP WeCare (online GP and mental health support)
• Access to over 800 courses via Talent Library
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities

About Us

Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and fostering an inclusive environment. Our team of over 3,000 colleagues provides life-saving and life-changing technology and services in 18 countries. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference.