Technical Architect

NRG.; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG is seeking an experienced Network Technical Architect in the North East of England to design, implement and own complex network solutions across public and private sectors. You will engage with senior stakeholders, translate business challenges into technical architectures and collaborate with MSP-style delivery teams.

The role balances strategic design with hands-on engineering, covering routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and security.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in network architecture, design and implementation with Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet.
• Excellent communication skills; able to engage with senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts for business audiences.
• MSP experience delivering solutions across multiple customer environments.
• Versatile and hands-on; balance strategic network design with practical engineering and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise complex network solutions for routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and security.
• Engage with customers and senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and present technical solutions.
• Lead delivery of network infrastructure projects and ensure successful handover into managed services.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams to ensure secure, scalable integrations.
• Produce technical designs and documentation and support escalations.

Skills

Network design

Stakeholder engagement

Hands-on engineering

Cisco/Meraki/Fortinet expertise

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Fortinet

Job description

NRG is working in partnership with an established and highly regarded IT Consultancy to recruit an experienced Network Technical Architect.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative technical team within a business delivering complex networking, cloud, infrastructure and cyber security solutions to customers across the public and private sectors.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical networking expertise with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, understand business challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of network architecture and design while remaining actively involved in the implementation and delivery of solutions. This is a varied role that requires someone equally comfortable with strategic design and hands‑on engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise complex network solutions, specialising in Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet technologies.
• Engage with customers and senior stakeholders to understand business requirements, present technical solutions and provide strategic networking advice.
• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure projects, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and network security solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Cloud, Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable and fully integrated.
• Produce technical designs and documentation, support complex escalations and ensure successful handover into managed services.

Key Attributes

• Strong technical expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience in network architecture, design and implementation, particularly Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet.
• Excellent communication skills: Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and C-suite executives, translating complex technical information into clear, business‑focused solutions.
• MSP experience: Proven background working within a Managed Services Provider or IT consultancy, delivering solutions across multiple customer environments.
• Versatile and hands‑on: Comfortable balancing strategic network design with practical engineering, implementation and troubleshooting.

Location

The business is based in the North East of England and is looking for someone who can attend the office regularly when required.

Candidates based within a reasonable commuting distance are preferred, although applications from suitably experienced professionals across the wider region, including Yorkshire, will be considered.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Network Architect, Technical Architect or Senior Network Engineer looking for an opportunity to combine technical design, hands‑on delivery and customer engagement, we'd be keen to hear from you.

About NRG

NRG is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting talented professionals with leading organisations across the UK. Our dedicated Technology recruitment team works with businesses across IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Digital Transformation, supporting permanent and contract recruitment requirements.

We take a consultative approach to recruitment, focusing on understanding individual career aspirations and matching candidates with opportunities where they can make a genuine impact.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.