Network Architect (SC Cleared) - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - (Wokingham)
Posted 1 week ago by Hamilton Barnes
£450 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Wokingham, UK
Summary: The role of Network Architect (SC Cleared) involves designing and delivering secure and scalable network solutions within complex enterprise environments. The position requires active SC Clearance and entails collaboration with stakeholders and vendors to ensure robust network architectures. The architect will also support transformation initiatives and provide technical leadership across large-scale network programs. This is a 6-month contract role based in Wokingham, classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver enterprise network and security architectures across LAN, WAN, and MPLS environments
- Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) aligned to business and technical requirements
- Support network transformation, refresh, and upgrade projects within live customer environments
- Troubleshoot complex Cisco network environments and provide technical recommendations
- Support architecture governance, technical workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
- Work closely with third-party vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure solution compliance and delivery quality
- Support network security, monitoring, logging, and resilience across enterprise platforms
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a Network Architect or Technical Solution Architect
- Active SC Clearance is essential
- Deep hands-on experience with Cisco Routing & Switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, and Traffic Engineering
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and enterprise network architecture
- Experience designing and configuring MPLS VPN (L2/L3) environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Cisco network environments
- Knowledge of Fortinet Firewalls and network security technologies
- Experience with IPSEC, GRE, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and network monitoring tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds
- Experience creating HLD and LLD documentation using Microsoft Visio
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Wokingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Network Architect (SC Cleared) - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - (Wokingham)
We are looking for an experienced Technical Solution Architect (Networks) with active SC Clearance to support the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions across complex enterprise environments.
In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to design robust network architectures, support transformation initiatives, and provide technical leadership across large-scale network and infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver enterprise network and security architectures across LAN, WAN, and MPLS environments
- Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) aligned to business and technical requirements
- Support network transformation, refresh, and upgrade projects within live customer environments
- Troubleshoot complex Cisco network environments and provide technical recommendations
- Support architecture governance, technical workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
- Work closely with third-party vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure solution compliance and delivery quality
- Support network security, monitoring, logging, and resilience across enterprise platforms
Key Skills Required
- Strong experience as a Network Architect or Technical Solution Architect
- Active SC Clearance is essential
- Deep hands-on experience with Cisco Routing & Switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, and Traffic Engineering
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and enterprise network architecture
- Experience designing and configuring MPLS VPN (L2/L3) environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Cisco network environments
- Knowledge of Fortinet Firewalls and network security technologies
- Experience with IPSEC, GRE, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and network monitoring tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds
- Experience creating HLD and LLD documentation using Microsoft Visio
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months
- Day Rate: Up to £450 per day
- Determination: Inside IR35
- Location: Wokingham (onsite)
- Start Date: ASAP