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About The Role

Our confidential government client requires an experienced Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of strategic network solutions. This is a high-impact role within a complex, secure environment, where your architectural expertise will support national security priorities.

Position Details

• 600 - 700 per day - Inside IR35
• Hybrid - London
• DV Cleared

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD) in line with project milestones
• Produce comprehensive artefacts including site-specific network architectures, passive infrastructure layouts (fibre, copper), active equipment designs, rack diagrams, patching schedules, and cabling plans
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including local IT teams, other government departments, system owners, and integrators
• Drive end-to-end system thinking including LAN/WAN design, WAN provisioning, network security, and dependencies on EUDs, storage, and power systems
• Work across the full system delivery lifecycle from service design to live deployment
• Conduct impact assessments, risk evaluations, and lead technical governance activities
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for networking infrastructure
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive background in secure network architecture and design
• Strong knowledge of government or military-grade secure environments
• Experience with passive and active infrastructure planning, WAN/LAN technologies, encrypted communication solutions
• Familiarity with government service delivery lifecycle and assurance processes
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Proven leadership in delivering technical outcomes under tight timelines

Nice-to-have skills include network design, WAN, network security, stakeholder management, and experience in London or UK government environments.