Senior Network Architect - Secure Defence Networks & Leadership

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Network Architect for a senior, defence-focused role in Gloucester. You will act as technical authority, lead discovery, governance and architecture for secure network solutions across the UK, working with internal teams and clients on high‑risk, regulated projects.

You will define scalable LAN/WAN/IP architectures, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and provide design artefacts and migration planning.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in Telecommunications, Network Engineering or similar.
• Strong experience within defence or highly regulated network environments.
• Proven background in network architecture, discovery and secure design principles.
• Experience working within recognised architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF or similar).
• Deep understanding of enterprise LAN/WAN/IP network infrastructure.
• Eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both in-office and at secure customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Authority and primary escalation point for complex network challenges
• Lead network discovery activities across LAN, WAN, IP and legacy environments
• Capture stakeholder requirements and define scalable, secure architectures
• Produce and control high- and low-level design documentation and governance artefacts
• Ensure compliance with defence security frameworks and architectural standards
• Identify risks and support migration and transition planning
• Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams
• Support project delivery and collaborate with PM and engineering functions

Skills

Network architecture

Security / defence

Stakeholder management

TOGAF knowledge

SC clearance

Education

Degree-qualified in Telecommunications/Network Engineering or similar

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Network Architect for a senior, defence-focused role in Gloucester. You will act as technical authority, lead discovery, governance and architecture for secure network solutions across the UK, working with internal teams and clients on high‑risk, regulated projects.

You will define scalable LAN/WAN/IP architectures, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and provide design artefacts and migration planning.