Network Architect
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>You must be a Sole British UK National holding SC or DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.</li><li>You should have at least 10 years in networking, with a minimum of 3 years in a design or architect role. This position is suitable for Network Design Engineers looking to transition into architecture.</li><li>Proven experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies is essential, with the ability to produce comprehensive high and low-level design documentation.</li><li>Strong networking knowledge supported by certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Cisco), and JNCIS-ENT (Juniper).</li><li>You should have expertise in WAN routing protocols (MPLS, BGP, IS-IS) and knowledge of IPsec, GRE, and encryption.</li><li>Familiarity with Juniper products (SRX, MX) and JUNOS OS, along with extensive experience in LAN switching (Juniper EX and Cisco switches) is required.</li><li>You must demonstrate network operations and troubleshooting abilities and understand the networking service lifecycle from requirements to implementation.</li><li>Being effective in customer-facing roles, including meetings and documentation reviews, is important, along with the capability to manage security services and ensure smooth transitions to operations.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>As our Networking Technical Lead, you will be responsible for network design, producing configuration documentation, and conducting governance reviews.</li><li>You will provide hands-on support for technical configuration, implementation, and service handover processes.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Cisco</li><li>Support</li><li>LAN</li><li>MPLS</li><li>Network</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>For over 50 years, we have partnered with the Ministry of Defence to drive value and innovation across strategic technology investments. As a WAN Network Architect, you will join our talented multidiscipline engineering team in building and maintaining critical network infrastructure for the MoD. <br><br>Benefits Package: <br>- Base Salary: Up to £70,000 <br>- DV Bonus: 10% - If holding DV <br>- Annual Bonus: 10% <br>- Car Allowance: £6,000 <br>- Pension: 10% Double matching contributions <br>- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover <br>- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays <br>- Life Assurance: 2x salary life assurance <br>- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Virtual GP services <br>- L&D: Elite training programs and opportunities to gain professional certifications</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>