Senior Network Architect

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solution Architect / Technical Consultant to join their Technology Delivery Team. The ideal candidate will enhance enterprise architecture with advanced solutions tailored to business needs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to shape technology solutions that drive transformation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft and Cisco technologies.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain solution design documents in line with SDLC.
• Deliver oversight and technical assurance for 3rd-party IT deliverables.
• Lead infrastructure and integration design efforts for cloud and on-prem.

Skills

Architecture design

Microsoft technologies

Cisco networking

Security technologies

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

M365

Active Directory

Job description

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Job Title: Solution Architect / Technical Consultant (Contract)

Location: London, UK (Remote/Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect / Technical Consultant to join a dynamic Technology Delivery Team. This role is critical to designing and implementing high-quality technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain solution design documents in line with SDLC and business requirements.
• Provide architecture services across multiple business domains, from project initiation to solution deployment.
• Deliver oversight and technical assurance for 3rd-party IT deliverables, ensuring alignment with architectural principles.
• Lead infrastructure and integration design efforts, including cloud (Azure), on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Produce technical specifications and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and implementation.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Active Directory), Cisco networking, and infrastructure components.
• Hands-on experience with integrating cloud and on-prem systems using established patterns.
• Strong understanding of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, encryption) and infrastructure (e.g., servers, storage).
• Familiarity with SAN storage, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and UPS systems is a plus.
• Experience working with 3rd-party vendors and cross-functional project teams.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• Experience in application architecture, pre-sales consulting, or functional leadership

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects within a high-performing design team. You'll play a key role in shaping enterprise technology solutions that support critical platforms and drive transformation.

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