WAN Architect - Secure & Critical Projects

TieTalent; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a skilled WAN Architect for secure projects in Basingstoke. This role involves designing and implementing complex network solutions, ensuring compliance and best practices while collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous car allowance, and opportunities for career development in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Performance Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex network solutions.
• Proven expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of WAN solution design.
• Develop high-quality design documentation for multi-vendor solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CCNA

CCNP

JNCIA-Design

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

WAN Architect - Secure & Critical Projects

WAN Architect - Secure & Critical Projects

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About

WAN Architect - Secure & Critical Projects

About

WAN Architect - Secure & Critical Projects

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid Model with regular travel to customer & company sites) Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + £6,000 Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

Clearance: You would need to be eligible for, or currently hold SC Clearance

Are you a talented WAN Architect looking to make a real impact? Ready to design and deliver cutting-edge network solutions for high-profile projects within the secure UK Defence and National Security sector?

We are partnering with a leading Global Technology Services Provider who are seeking a skilled WAN Architect to join their project delivery team.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing medium to large-scale, cost-effective network solutions that underpin critical national services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, providing leadership and ensuring the successful delivery of complex network infrastructures.

What You'll Be Doing

Take technical ownership of WAN solution design, from understanding intricate business and technical requirements through to successful delivery. Develop robust, high-quality design documentation (HLDs, LLDs) for multi-vendor network solutions (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). Lead solutions through internal and external governance reviews, ensuring compliance and best practice. Collaborate effectively with project managers, wider programme teams, and customers to ensure solutions are delivered on time and meet expectations. Architect innovative and sometimes non-standard solutions incorporating LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber, and Security technologies. Manage technical risks and dependencies, demonstrating strong commercial and financial awareness. Act as a key technical point of contact, communicating calmly and concisely with diverse stakeholders, including customers.

What We're Looking For

Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering complex network solutions, translating customer needs into tangible technical designs. Proven design expertise with technologies from multiple global network vendors (Cisco, Juniper strongly preferred). Strong foundational networking knowledge, ideally backed by industry certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA-Design/Junos, or equivalent experience). A solid understanding of the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to Operational Acceptance. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and decisive approach. Ability to take ownership, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced project environment. Ideally, previous experience working within the UK Defence or National Security sector (SC or DV clearance, or eligibility for clearance, would be highly advantageous).

What's On Offer

Competitive base salary up to £65,000. Generous £6,000 car allowance. Performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. The chance to work on significant, impactful projects within a secure and stimulating environment. Career development opportunities within a globally recognised technology leader.

Ready to take the next step in your Network Architecture career?

If you are a proactive WAN Architect with a passion for delivering excellence, we want to hear from you!

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Nice-to-have skills

• WAN
• VPN
• Video
• Security
• Cisco
• Juniper
• CCNA
• CCNP
• JNCIA
• Basingstoke, England
  
  

Work experience

• Solutions Architect
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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