Senior Network Architect - DV Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Network Architect to design and deliver secure enterprise networks. You will work with Programme and Project Managers, contribute to high-level designs, and engage with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Cisco and Juniper, knowledge of routing protocols, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to shape secure network infrastructure within a high profile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing secure networks.
• Knowledge of VRFs, QoS, security zones.
• Experience with multi-vendor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design high quality network solutions.
• Contribute to HLD and LLD documentation.
• Support engineering teams to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with senior technical leadership.

Skills

Designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco

Designing secure enterprise networks using Juniper

Designing secure enterprise networks using Gigamon

Knowledge of routing protocols

Knowledge of VPNs

Skilled in troubleshooting defects

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Network Architect

Must have an Active DV Clearance

A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment.

About the Role - Network Architect

• As a Network Architect, you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme, live service, and change activities.

• You will contribute to HLD and LLD documentation for key technologies including Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper LAN and WAN, Endace, NTP, data centre firewalls, and LAN services.

• The role involves supporting engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet requirements, pass governance, and align with architectural direction.

• You will provide design input for customer reporting and collaborate with senior technical leadership to maintain architectural consistency.

What We're Looking For - Network Architect

• Strong experience designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco, Juniper, and Gigamon technologies.

• Knowledge of routing protocols, VRFs, VPNs, QoS, security zones, high availability, and IP addressing design.

• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving defects across multi vendor technologies.

• Experience of overseas infrastructure delivery is essential.

• Understanding of requirements management and lifecycle processes.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge, take ownership, and support delivery teams.

Shape the delivery of secure and resilient networks as a Network Architect.

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