Network Architect

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect for a 6-month contract role. The ideal candidate will provide architectural leadership on the TMRF Metal Uplift 2025 program, focusing on core networks, network functions, and endpoint connectivity integrations. Responsibilities include guiding architectural solutions, leading workshops, and overseeing documentation. Applicants should have robust enterprise experience and deep knowledge of networking technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network architecture experience in large, regulated enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of core IP networking and familiarity with cloud-based networking.
• Beneficial skills in telephony, IVR architectures, and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and solution design across workstreams.
• Lead design workshops and deliver network architecture artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for configuration and testing phases.

Skills

Network Architecture

Core IP Networking

Cloud-based Networking

Telephony

IVR Architectures

Automation Scripting

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Network Architect, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

World Wide Technology

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology integrator and IT solutions provider. Established in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri, WWT collaborates with OEMs like Cisco and Dell EMC to offer infrastructure security and custom app development services to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. With over 10,000 employees and $20 billion in annual revenue, WWT operates across regions including the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Costa Rica, APAC, and the Middle East. Recognized consistently as a top employer by Fortune and Glassdoor for over 13 years.

WWT has an opportunity for a Network Architect. This is a contract role, inside IR35, for a duration of 6 months, based remotely in the UK.

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Network Architect to support the TMRF Metal Uplift 2025 program, focusing on Core Networks (LAN/WAN/DC/DDI), Network Functions (Security Platforms like firewalls, MFA), and Network Endpoint Connectivity. The role involves providing architectural leadership for legacy modernization, infrastructure uplift, and integration of voice, data, and application services such as Load Balancer platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and solution design across workstreams including:
• DDI (Core Networks) – DNS/DHCP/IPAM uplift
• Network Functions – Security functions and network services
• Endpoint Connectivity – Hardware and software integrations
• Lead design and solution workshops with stakeholders across UK, EMEA, and APAC.
• Deliver network architecture artifacts, including high-level and low-level designs.
• Define and validate test cases for new builds, upgrades, and retirements.
• Oversee:
• Contact Centre and IVR systems and their integration strategies
• Call Recording deployment and failover design
• Load Balancer architecture, including high availability, routing policies, and application awareness
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for build, configuration, and testing phases.
• Ensure architecture decisions align with TMRF resilience and metal uplift goals.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer for supportability.

Requirements include 10+ years of network architecture experience in large, regulated enterprise environments, deep knowledge of core IP networking, and familiarity with cloud-based networking and hybrid infrastructure. Beneficial skills include telephony, IVR architectures, automation scripting, and resilience frameworks.