14 network architect jobs found

Network Service Delivery Principal Location: Wokingham (3–5 days per week onsite) Start: ASAP Contract: 6 months initially Rate: £420 per day (Inside IR35) Overview Our client is seeking a visionary, highly technical Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, evolution, and governance of a complex enterprise network estate. This is a senior, hands‑off architecture and leadership role. While engineering teams focus on delivery and operations, this position defines the network blueprint they build from—bridging business strategy and technical execution across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will architect scalable, automated, and secure network solutions spanning LAN, WAN (including SD‑WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centres, while driving the adoption of Network DevOps and Infrastructure as Code at an architectural level. Acting as a technical authority, you will guide senior stakeholders, mentor engineers, and ensure the network estate...

Network Architect £697 Per Day, Inside IR35 Exeter Hybrid, 3 Days Per Week On-site 6 Months Contract NPPV 3 Required Your new company A large organisation, with offices based in Exeter Your new role The purpose of this role is to lead on the architectural definition and technical direction for a specific technology area. What you'll need to succeed Creates and owns technical solutions for a domain, cross-domain or portfolio of work within a specific technology area and delivers work autonomously. Integrates and implements end-to-end solutions across customers and business areas. Executes a technical roadmap for a specific area or domain. Provides recommendation on the development budget for the next year by understanding/explaining the technological evolution of the product/system/process etc. Leads on design assurance before integrating into end-to-end solutions. What you'll get in return £697 Per Day, Inside IR35 A flexible working pattern What you need to do now...

Network Architect Specialist Location: Dorset/Cornwall - hybrid working (3 days onsite per week) Contract Type: 3 months initially Daily Rate: £600 - £690 (inside IR35 via umbrella) ACTIVE NPPV3 clearance is essential Are you a talented Network Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our client's innovative team in Dorset/Cornwall, where you'll design and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for global customers. This role operates under a hybrid working model, requiring you to be in the office for three days a week, with two flexible work-from-home days. Why This Role Matters In this position, you'll be instrumental in shaping the secure, high-performance solutions that underpin essential national services and major enterprise networks. Your contributions will support digital transformation efforts across 180+ countries, allowing you to grow your technical skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end technical...

Senior Technical Architect – National Security Programme 📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 60% onsite) 💰 £508.77/day PAYE or £652.82/day Umbrella 📅 6 Month Contract (Potential Extension) 🔒 SC Clearance Eligible Required A leading government-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to support the delivery of critical national security capabilities. This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and secure government operations. The Role You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering secure technical solutions within a complex, high-assurance environment. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, you’ll ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical engagement with stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable solutions * Facilitate and run technical workshops with customers and delivery teams * Produce and maintain high- and...

A Council in London is seeking a Contract Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for 6 months. With the strategic deployment of an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) that leverages Splunk and CrowdStrike, the Senior Cyber Security Engineer role is a key addition to our team to maximise the timeline and investment. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in CrowdStrike for endpoint protection and Splunk for security telemetry, capable of turning raw data into actionable intelligence. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Strategy: Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of the CrowdStrike Falcon SIEM Mastery: Work with our SOC partner to architect and optimize Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models to identify sophisticated threats. Incident Response: Serve as a technical escalation point for high-priority security incidents, utilizing EDR and SIEM tools for rapid containment. Automation: Develop "SOAR" workflows (Security Orchestration, Automation, and...

Architect / Architectural Technologist Bristol (Contract - 12 months) Company Overview A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, large scale programmes across the built environment. Operating across sectors including energy, defence, education, commercial and industrial infrastructure, the business provides end to end services from consultancy and engineering through to project delivery and asset lifecycle management. Teams work in highly integrated, multidisciplinary environments on nationally significant and technically challenging projects. The Role This role offers candidates the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to delivery, collaborating with a network of creative and experienced professionals. Candidates will be challenged to drive professional growth while contributing to design excellence across a range of projects, scales, and sectors. Key Requirements RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT...

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are looking for a high-level Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team during a pivotal phase of our security evolution. With the strategic deployment of our new outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) from NCC Group, we need a technical expert to bridge the gap between our raw security data and actionable intelligence. You will be the technical lead responsible for managing, integrating, and optimising our SOC capabilities while mentoring and training our existing team to elevate their technical skill sets. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Strategy: Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of our CrowdStrike Falcon platform. SIEM Mastery: Collaborate with our SOC partner to architect and optimise Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models. Incident Response: Act as the technical escalation point for high-priority incidents, utilizing EDR and SIEM tools for rapid containment....

Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications Portsmouth, UK 6 Month Inital Contract The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Secure Space-Based NetworksAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Systems Engineer to join our Lead Systems Engineers and Architects team within Defence & Space industry in Portsmouth, UK. This is your chance to directly contribute to the next generation of critical military satellite communications capability, including key future-looking programmes like the UK MOD's Skynet Enduring Capability and other vital Milsatcom initiatives. Our client has a proven track record, having delivered Milsatcom capability to the UK MOD from Skynet 4, through the successful Skynet 5 PFI, and currently delivering Skynet 6A on orbit. They are setting the standard for inter-satellite links, navigation, and space-based networks. Join us to be at the forefront of these exciting, engaged, and future-focused technologies. As a Systems Engineer, you will be pivotal...

Senior CE&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Are you a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer looking to apply your expertise within one of the UK's most complex nuclear environments? We are seeking a Senior CE&I Engineer to support a range of engineering and decommissioning projects across the Sellafield programme, delivering robust CE&I design and safety documentation within a highly regulated setting. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear decommissioning work, supporting the delivery of safety-critical systems that underpin long-term hazard reduction at Sellafield. Key Responsibilities Deliver CE&I design work packages across a variety of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects Produce and check design substantiation, safety documentation, and technical deliverables Provide expert CE&I input...

NOC L2 Shift Service Engineer (SC Cleared) 12 Months - 12-hour day/night shifts on a rotating 4-5 day pattern 4-5 Days per week on site in Newport, Wales £55 per hour (Inside IR35) ***Please note - Due to the nature of this role and the client environment, the selected candidate must have ACTIVE SC Clearance and be a Sole British citizen*** This role sits within a 24/7 operational support function, focused on high-quality technical service delivery, infrastructure support, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain service performance and availability. Role Responsibilities Deliver technical support and service management within a live NOC environment Act as a key interface between engineering teams, architects, and third-party suppliers Monitor and respond to incidents, problems, and change requests Perform analysis of technical and network data to support issue resolution Lead or participate in incident bridge...

NOC L2 Shift Service Engineer Location: Newport Contract Type: 12‑month contract (likely extension) Working Pattern: 24/7 shift rota - 12‑hour day/night shifts Rate: £41.10 per hour PAYE | £55 per hour Umbrella IR35:Inside of IR35 Security Clearance:The role will require a high level of clearance The Role Our client is seeking an experienced NOC L2 Shift Service Engineer to join their Network Operations Centre in Newport. This is a critical role supporting live services across defence and large government environments, operating within a 24/7 service operation. You will provide second‑line technical support, working closely with internal engineers, architects, third‑party suppliers and stakeholders to ensure service availability, incident resolution and continuous service improvement. This role requires strong technical expertise in networking, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently in high‑pressure, security‑sensitive environments. Key...

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client, who seeking a Chief Solutions Architect on an initial 12 month contract. Location: London - (3 days p/w hybrid working) About the role: This role is aimed at technically strong architects who enjoy shaping and delivering real systems, not enterprise‑wide strategy roles. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for this role, alongside the technical depth. Experience Strong hands‑on background as a technical or solution architect on large, complex programmes. Proven experience delivering cloud‑based platforms or digital workplace solutions. Track record of leading architecture across multi‑supplier environments. Good understanding of: Cloud platforms (ideally GCP) Networked and secure systems Identity and access management Integration and interoperability Highly Desirable Experience delivering systems at SECRET or high‑assurance environments. Experience navigating accreditation, assurance...

Hays are now looking for a Customer Network Design Specialist for one of our local clients: £465 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Location is Exeter 6 Month Initial Contract NPPV3 As a Customer Solution Design Practitioner, you'll shape secure, nonperformance technology solutions for customers across critical national services and large enterprise networks. Working closely with design teams, engineers and stakeholders, you'll deliver robust, scalable solutions that support complex transformation programmes. What You Will Be Doing Designing technical components that meet agreed time, cost and quality standards. Producing design packages for transitions, transformations and in‑life improvements. Collaborating with solution designers, architects and technical specialists. Managing technical and commercial risks and resolving issues proactively. Presenting solution options, explaining design decisions and business benefits. Identifying opportunities for service improvement or solution...

Cyber Security Consultant - Prisma Access Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 83zero are partnered with a global organisation delivering a large-scale secure network and cloud security transformation programme. As part of this, we are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant with strong Prisma Access deployment experience to support the design, implementation, and optimisation of modern SASE solutions. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role suited to someone who has delivered enterprise-scale Prisma Access deployments and is comfortable operating in complex environments. The Role You will take ownership of the technical delivery of Prisma Access and Palo Alto SASE solutions, working closely with architects, engineers, and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and deployment of Prisma Access solutions Deliver SASE and Zero Trust architectures aligned to best practice Integrate Prisma Access...