Senior Enterprise Network Architect & Infrastructure Lead

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave entitlement 24–32 days + bankH

Hybrid working model

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced ICT network professional to join our Infrastructure team in Shrewsbury. You will design, deliver and support core network services, WAN/LAN/SD-WAN, security and CCTV infrastructure to underpin Council operations and partner schools.

You’ll lead major projects, resolve complex incidents, work with suppliers and stakeholders, and mentor colleagues while helping ensure secure, reliable networks for the borough. Hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Significant enterprise networking experience and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to design and support complex network environments.
• Lead technical projects and infrastructure improvements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Take ownership of critical incidents and technical decisions.
• Share knowledge and help develop colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and support complex network environments
• Lead technical projects and infrastructure improvements
• Work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
• Communicate technical concepts clearly
• Take ownership of critical incidents and technical decisions
• Share knowledge and help develop colleagues

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network design

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Incident ownership

Knowledge sharing

Tools

SD-WAN

Wireless networks

CCTV infrastructure

Firewalls

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced ICT network professional to join our Infrastructure team in Shrewsbury. You will design, deliver and support core network services, WAN/LAN/SD-WAN, security and CCTV infrastructure to underpin Council operations and partner schools.

You’ll lead major projects, resolve complex incidents, work with suppliers and stakeholders, and mentor colleagues while helping ensure secure, reliable networks for the borough. Hybrid working offered.