Strategic Network & Communications Architect | Hybrid

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

University of Nottingham seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications) to shape the global digital infrastructure. You will define secure and scalable network and unified communications architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, guiding multi-year roadmaps and strategic investments.

You will lead a design authority, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure architectural integrity for major transformation programmes while driving governance and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an enterprise architect in large organisations.
• Strong background in network and unified communications architecture.
• TOGAF or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state architectures and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead architecture governance and assurance for major programmes.
• Advise senior stakeholders on technology investments and strategy.
• Collaborate with technical teams, suppliers and business units.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Network & Communications

Strategy & Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

TOGAF or equivalent certification

CCDE / CCIE / CISSP / AWS-Azure (desirable)

Tools

SD-WAN

Zero Trust networking

VoIP / Telephony

Cloud networking

Job description

University of Nottingham seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications) to shape the global digital infrastructure. You will define secure and scalable network and unified communications architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, guiding multi-year roadmaps and strategic investments.

You will lead a design authority, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure architectural integrity for major transformation programmes while driving governance and