Principal Network Architect

Tieva; Leeds; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in the UK seeks a Principal Network Architect to lead secure network implementations for enterprise clients. You'll design Fortinet-based solutions, mentor teams, and define best practices. The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge in Fortinet technologies and a passion for innovation. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym membership contribution

Annual leave increasing with service

Company events and staff parties

Qualifications

• Deep Fortinet expertise and delivery-focused mindset.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust and SecOps principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex network architectures for enterprise customers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Develop best-practice templates and delivery frameworks.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Fortinet technologies

Proven experience leading technical delivery

Excellent communication skills

Curiosity and innovation

Education

Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP)

Working towards FCSS in Secure SD-WAN

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiSASE

Job description

Job Title: Principal Network Architect

Location: UK – Remote

Salary: £75,000 DoE

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

✅ Want to set the technical direction? Lead the design and delivery of next‑generation secure network architectures that power digital transformation for enterprise clients.

✅ Want to influence and inspire? Mentor engineers, define standards, and shape how Tieva delivers SD‑WAN, SASE, and AI‑driven secure connectivity.

✅ Want to be the go‑to authority? Be the trusted escalation point and technical conscience behind some of the UK’s most complex secure networking projects.

If yes, then let’s get to the important stuff!

The Role:

As a Principal Network Architect, you’ll be the technical authority across TIEVA’s Secure Networks Practice, bridging architecture, delivery excellence, and service innovation. You’ll define how Fortinet‑based solutions are designed, built, and integrated across hybrid and cloud environments, ensuring every project runs right‑first‑time and exceeds customer expectations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead complex architecture: Design and oversee Fortinet SD‑WAN, SASE, and Secure Network implementations for enterprise customers.

• Guide the team: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency in every deployment.

• Define the standards: Develop best‑practice templates, repeatable architectures, and delivery frameworks to drive service maturity.

• Productise innovation: Collaborate with the Practice Lead on productising Secure Network services and evolving Tieva’s SD‑WAN and SASE portfolio.

• Champion Secure Networking & AI: Stay ahead of the curve on emerging architectures, automation, and AI‑driven operations.

• Drive quality: Act as final escalation for design and delivery challenges, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Collaborate across teams: Work with Microsoft specialists and cloud architects to deliver integrated hybrid and multi‑cloud solutions.

• Represent Tieva: Act as a trusted advisor and technical evangelist in customer workshops, presentations, and industry forums.

The Candidate:

You’re an experienced and delivery‑focused network architect with deep Fortinet expertise and a passion for raising the technical bar. You thrive on complex challenges, guiding others, and bringing structure and clarity to multi‑layered solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Expert knowledge of Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSASE).

• Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or working towards FCSS in Secure SD‑WAN and SASE.

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and SecOps principles.

• Proven experience leading technical delivery and mentoring engineering teams.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, M365, and hybrid cloud networking.

• Excellent communication skills — able to engage both technical and executive audiences.

• Curiosity and innovation — a passion for automation, AI, and continual improvement.

What you’ll get in return:

Financial

• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Car allowance(subject to role)
• £1000 refer a friend bonus.
• Generous uncapped commission scheme(sales role)
• Profit share bonus scheme(non-sales, subject to T&C’s)
• Free will‑writing service
• Long Service Awards(financial and time rewards)
• Electric Car Scheme(salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• IT Purchase / Loan Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Tool
• Pension Surgery (consultation with a financial advisor)
• Discount scheme (retail, experience days etc.)
• Navan
• Buying holidays (salary sacrifice)
• Childcare voucher scheme

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme -for you and your family (Counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial support)
• Digital GP
• YuLife Wellbeing platform
• Gym membership contribution
• Gym time
• Yoga –Free onsite yoga
• Eye tests
• Flu jabs
• Fruit basket –per floor stocked weekly
• Mental Health First Aiders

Time off

• Holidays –above statutory increasing with service, plus 8 bank holidays

• Birthday benefit -Have your birthday off on us!

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty
• Funeral Leave
• Volunteering Days

Perks

• Welcome goodie bag.
• Company apparel
• Free staff parties
• Incentives –Competitions and prizes including trips.
• Staff awards
• Culture Team events

Environment

• Free onsite parking
• New refurbed office -Table tennis, table football, games consoles, multi-faith room, fully stocked bar, outdoor eating area, smoking shelter.

Why choose TIEVA?

We’re not your average technology company, we reward innovation and outside the box thinking. A career at TIEVA means giving you the opportunity to shape your future. We will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, this isn’t just the basics, we are talking about the latest automation technology, weekly campaigns, holidays, prizes, and team incentives.

Further, faster – We know it’s important for you to keep moving forward, that’s why you’ll have the very best training opportunities. We invest heavily in our teams, culture, environment, and values which is reflected in us holding an Investors in People Platinum Standard accreditation and by us continuing to develop talent from within.

More than technology – TIEVA is a leading IT solutions and services provider operating within all industries. We have experienced phenomenal growth by adopting a people‑first approach and providing exemplary service to our customers.

Real world, real career – Our team’s key focus is to deliver world class services & the best in technologies. You will work with the team to innovate, yet always be looking to improve and deliver a portfolio of new products and services, to our customers.

If you would be interested in joining a rapidly expanding, highly reputable business with an inclusive, driven and highly committed team please apply ASAP!

TIEVA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life however, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who have existing and long term right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support and adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

TIEVA is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing who you are. We welcome all and are passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life.