Network Architect

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Network Architecture Networking Protocols Network Security Cloud Networking Network Monitoring Firewalls VPNs SD-WAN

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Network Architect role at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] involves designing and deploying scalable, secure network architectures, leading network planning and troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring network security, optimizing network performance, and staying ahead of networking trends.

  • Designing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-availability network architectures
  • Leading network planning, implementation, and troubleshooting for enterprise environments
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define network requirements and specifications
  • Ensuring network security and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
  • Optimizing network performance, reducing latency, and enhancing reliability
  • Staying ahead of networking trends and recommending future technologies and upgrades

Key skills include Network Architecture, Networking Protocols, Network Security, Cloud Networking, Network Monitoring, and relevant certifications.

🔧 What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Designing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-availability network architectures
  • Leading network planning, implementation, and troubleshooting for enterprise environments
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define network requirements and specifications
  • Ensuring network security and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
  • Optimizing network performance, reducing latency, and enhancing reliability
  • Staying ahead of networking trends and recommending future technologies and upgrades

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and technologies (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN)
  • Expertise in network security (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems)
  • Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, Cisco, Juniper)
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
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