Network Architect

Morgan Law; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust seeks a Network Architect for a 6-month project in London. This role involves leading the design and implementation of secure and scalable network solutions to support major upgrades for data center and telephone infrastructure. Responsibilities include collaboration across teams, defining architecture, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in network design and security protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing scalable and secure network solutions.
• Understanding of L2/L3 topology, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Proficiency in project coordination and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design and architectural solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Define and document network architecture.

Skills

Network design

Scalability

Security protocols

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

Summary: An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months.

The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres.
• Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessions
• Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security policies, and business continuity requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution.
• Define and document the current state and target state of the network architecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination with project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with network performance, redundancy, and scalability during consolidation.
• Provide technical leadership for the implementation and troubleshooting of complex networking issues during migration phases.
• Ensure appropriate network monitoring, failover mechanisms, and security controls are in place and validated.
• Produce and maintain detailed network architecture diagrams and documentation for operational handover.