Network Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and infrastructure organization is looking for a Network Solutions Architect to support their Public Sector Team. This key pre-sales role involves designing solutions for Public Sector clients, with responsibilities ranging from stakeholder presentations to technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT/Telecoms and a strong technical background along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Healthcare options

20% annual bonus

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in IT/Telecoms.
• Strong background in pre-sales or solution design.
• Experience with Public Sector customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales solution support to the Public Sector Sales Team.
• Attend customer meetings and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate solution delivery.

Skills

IP networking

VPLS/MPLS

routing protocols

documenting solutions

technical sales

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Juniper

Cisco technologies

Job description

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.