Network & Security Architect Lead (Azure & SD-WAN)

Allen Lane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Lane is seeking an experienced network leader for a London-based Local Authority to design, implement and oversee a cloud-on-premise network strategy, with emphasis on security.

You will lead the Network Team, define architecture, monitor SLAs, and ensure compliance with industry standards including NCSC 14 Cloud principles, ISO27001, PCI-DSS and PSN, while driving disaster recovery and incident-response planning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing and managing complex network environments.
• Proven ability to lead network teams and deliver secure cloud/on‑prem solutions.
• Strong understanding of security standards and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Network Team delivering solutions and services with strong security focus.
• Define and communicate IT strategy and roadmaps for networking.
• Design and govern cloud and on‑prem networks ensuring cost control and security.

Skills

Network leadership

Design authority

Security-by-design

Cloud & on-premise architecture

Disaster recovery planning

Incident response

Governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

PCNSE

Tools

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN

LAN/WiFi

Cisco ACI

Palo Alto Firewall

Microsoft Azure

Zscaler

SIP Trunking

SBC

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Allen Lane is seeking an experienced network leader for a London-based Local Authority to design, implement and oversee a cloud-on-premise network strategy, with emphasis on security.

You will lead the Network Team, define architecture, monitor SLAs, and ensure compliance with industry standards including NCSC 14 Cloud principles, ISO27001, PCI-DSS and PSN, while driving disaster recovery and incident-response planning.