Senior Secure Networks Architect – Multi‑Vendor Solutions

CDW UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW UK is looking for a Senior Network Architect to lead customer engagements in designing and implementing complex network and security solutions. The role demands over 10 years in network architecture, a strong background in enterprise networking, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include translating business needs into high-level designs, leading proposals, and ensuring integration of services. Candidates should have experience with cloud solutions and modern security frameworks. This position involves a customer-focused mindset and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across enterprise and/or data centre networking.
• Track record of leading technical engagements with clients.
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions to capture business requirements.
• Translate customer outcomes into scalable architectures.
• Design secure, scalable network architectures across multiple domains.

Skills

Network architecture

Solution design

Customer engagement

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

10+ years in network architecture, design, or consulting

Tools

AWS

Azure

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

CDW UK is looking for a Senior Network Architect to lead customer engagements in designing and implementing complex network and security solutions. The role demands over 10 years in network architecture, a strong background in enterprise networking, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include translating business needs into high-level designs, leading proposals, and ensuring integration of services. Candidates should have experience with cloud solutions and modern security frameworks. This position involves a customer-focused mindset and a willingness to travel up to 25%.