Network Solutions Architect

Manpower UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational aerospace and defence organisation is seeking a Network Solution Architect to lead development activities at their Digital Intelligence sites. Responsibilities include guiding engineers through system design and integration, providing expert advice on adapting commercial technologies to military contexts, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in system design, networking, and troubleshooting, with a background in defence projects being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in high-level system design and subsystem decomposition.
• Ability to design and integrate complex systems.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, and switching protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities with a team of engineers.
• Provide expert direction on adapting commercial technologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry-leading standards and customer requirements.

Skills

High-level system design

Systems integration

IP networking and protocols

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Commercial technology adaptation

Job description

Network Solution Architect Christchurch/Filton/Portsmouth (Hybrid working) Competitive Salary + Bonus

My client a multi-national Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a multiple Network Solution Architects to work out of one of their Digital Intelligence sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead development activities alongside a team of engineers, guiding them from high-level design through to sub-system integration
• Provide specialist expert direction on how commercial technologies can be adapted and applied to the unique challenges of military deployed networks, ensuring robust, secure, and mission-ready solutions
• Will work closely with our Technical Authorities to ensure our products remain industry-leading and compliant with customer requirements and standards
• Bring fresh perspectives to improve the way we work and help inspire the next generation of technical experts from our Talent Pool
• Support the development of technical proposals for new projects

Your skills and experiences:

• Architecture & Design - Strong capability in high-level system design and decomposition into subsystems, including the analysis and recording of design decisions
• Systems Integration Expertise - Ability to design and integrate complex systems
• Networking & Communications - Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and protocols used in constrained or deployed environments
• Commercial Technology Adaptation - Skilled in applying COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) technologies to military or mission-critical contexts
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving - Ability to own the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues within a project team
• Any experience with SATCOMS, Radars/Aerials is highly desirable
• Suitable candidates may have previously been Systems Engineers, Solution Architects, Project Managers
• Extensive MOD experience
• Defence background
• Experience working on Falcon Project is desirable but not essential
• Exposure to NATO projects is desirable but not essential

To apply for this role please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below