Network Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and infrastructure organization is seeking a Network Solutions Architect to support their Public Sector team in London. This key pre-sales role involves solution design for Wide Area Networks and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure client-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT and Telecoms, with specific expertise in IP networking and routing protocols. A Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of relevant experience are essential for success in this position, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

career development opportunities

healthcare options

20% annual bonus

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in IT/Telecoms with pre-sales focus.
• Strong background in solution design for Public Sector clients.
• Skilled in documentation and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales solution support across managed services and networks.
• Attend customer meetings and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams for innovative solution delivery.

Skills

IP networking

VPLS/MPLS

routing protocols

technical design

communication to non-technical audiences

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Juniper Technologies

Cisco Technologies

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Network Solutions Architect

Location: UK (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Public Sector / IT

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 base salary, plus benefits, perks, career development opportunities, healthcare options, and 20% annual bonus!

A leading technology and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect to support their Public Sector Team. This is a key pre-sales role with a focus on Wide Area Networks, Network Connectivity, and end-to-end solution design for Public Sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-sales solution support to the Public Sector Sales Team across managed services, cloud, voice, and network projects
• Attend customer meetings and present solutions to stakeholders, including C-level executives
• Define solutions, create technical documentation (e.g., network diagrams, solution descriptions, bills of materials)
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Engineering and Bid Management, to ensure accurate and innovative solution delivery
• Participate in tender responses (RFI/RFP), technical scoping, and commercial proposals
• Understand and incorporate Public Sector standards and best practices, including security, compliance, and governance
• Act as a technical lead or part of a virtual team to shape winning, client-centric solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 4–5 years’ experience in IT/Telecoms, with a strong background in pre-sales or solution design
• Experience working with Public Sector customers (e.g., Central/Local Government, Healthcare, Education)
• Strong technical design skills, including IP networking, VPLS/MPLS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, VRRP, IGRP)
• Experience with Juniper (SRX, EX series) and/or Cisco technologies
• Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
• Secure internet solutions (e.g., UTM firewalls, SIEM)
• Wired and wireless LAN environments
• Private & Public Cloud architecture
• Government network environments (e.g., PSN, HSCN, JANET)
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Skilled in documentation and tools such as Microsoft Word, Project, and Visio

Ready to shape the future of Public Sector IT solutions? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter.