Network Architect

Apprize Technology Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprize Technology Solutions in Greater London seeks an experienced Network Security Architect to lead enterprise networking initiatives. You will design and implement secure, scalable network architectures, oversee SDA, and Cisco routing/switching, plus firewall platforms.

The role requires hands-on expertise in data centre networking, cloud connectivity, edge architectures, and strong knowledge of security frameworks to guide transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching and SDA.
• Experience with firewall platforms, including Check Point.
• Experience in network assessments, architecture reviews, and transformation programs.
• Knowledge of data centre networking, cloud connectivity, and edge architectures.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security

Infrastructure architecture

Cisco SDA

Cisco routing & switching

Firewall platforms

Zero-trust architectures

Security frameworks familiarity

Job description

• Strong experience in enterprise networking, network security, and infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and Software Defined Access (SDA).
• Proven experience with firewall platforms, including Check Point and other leading security technologies.
• Deep understanding of network security principles, segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and secure access controls.
• Experience conducting network assessments, architecture reviews, and transformation programs.
• Knowledge of data centre networking, hosted environments, cloud connectivity, and edge network architectures.
• Familiarity with industry security frameworks and best practices.