Senior Network Solutions Architect - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a major enterprise as a Senior Network Solution Architect. This pivotal role involves designing innovative, secure infrastructure solutions in a hybrid environment, collaborating with key stakeholders, and shaping network strategy. The position demands a strong technical background, particularly in MuleSoft and IT security, ensuring the organization meets regulatory standards and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT Security, Risk, and regulated environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Windows, Linux, Middleware, Web.
• Experience designing secure, high-performance infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable, secure network solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
• Develop architecture patterns and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Networking

Security

MuleSoft API management

Windows

Linux

Education

Technical and business certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL)

Tools

Middleware

Web

Database platforms

Job description

Join a major enterprise operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and contribute to the design of critical infrastructure solutions. A Senior Network Solution Architect is required for a strategic, high-responsibility role shaping scalable, secure, and supportable network designs across a complex technology landscape.

This senior-level position carries significant visibility and impact, involving the development of repeatable architecture patterns and close collaboration with technical and business stakeholders. The role supports enterprise-wide change initiatives, aligning infrastructure solutions with strategic goals, compliance requirements, and evolving operational needs.

Ready to lead architectural innovation at scale? Apply now to take ownership of network strategy in a mission-critical environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Broad enterprise IT knowledge: Windows, Linux, Middleware, Web, Networking, Security
• MuleSoft API management – essential
• Strong background in IT Security, Risk, and regulated environments
• Experience designing highly available, secure infrastructure solutions
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical, service, and security outcomes

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Broad technical background across enterprise IT technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience designing secure, high-performance, highly available infrastructure solutions.
• Solid understanding of IT security and risk within an architectural context.
• Proven ability to work in regulated industries, such as financial services.
• Demonstrable experience in producing value-based technology proposals for senior audiences.

Hands-on knowledge of:

• Windows, Linux, Middleware, Web, Database platforms
• Security gateways, LAN/WAN networking
• MuleSoft API management (essential)
• Exposure to continuous integration/deployment, IAM, application modernisation, and workplace transformation is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Technical and business certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL) are desirable but not essential.

Start Date:

• ASAP

Duration:

• 6 Months

IR35 Status:

• Inside IR35

Location:

• Hybrid / UK-based

Day Rate:

• £500 - £545 per day (Inside IR35)