Network Architect - DV Cleared

Network Architect - DV Cleared 15+ Month Contract Outside IR35 £650-£750 per day On-site in Hampshire Active DV Clearance required before applicationWe're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments. You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation. What You'll Be Doing Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation. Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation. Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures. Essential Skills Current DV Clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments. Strong technical expertise in: BGP EVPN-VXLAN Software Defined Networking (SDN) Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design Experience designing modern data centre network architectures. Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and network security best practices. Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs. Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes. Desirable Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government. Experience working on complex, mission-critical programmes. Contract Details 15+ Month Contract Outside IR35 £650-£750 per day On-site in Hampshire Active DV Clearance required before applicationThis is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, working with cutting-edge networking technologies in a secure environment. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration