Senior Network Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Creating scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise network architectures (LAN / WAN / WLAN / Data Center / Cloud)

• Developing and maintaining network diagrams, standards, and documentation

• Assessing new technologies and proposing enhancements to current infrastructure

• Configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems

• Managing and optimizing SD-WAN, VPNs, and remote-access solutions

• Ensuring the uptime and performance of network systems through proactive monitoring and tuning

• Overseeing lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and hardware refreshes

• Implementing and maintaining network security controls (ACLs, IPS/IDS, segmentation, firewalls)

• Collaborating with cybersecurity teams on risk assessments, audits, and incident response

• Ensuring adherence to corporate security policies and industry best practices

• Designing and supporting hybrid-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, etc.)

• Developing network automation scripts and tools using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible

• Integrating network infrastructure with cloud-native services and virtualization platforms

• Leading network projects from design through execution and post-implementation support

• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Server, Security, Applications, Operations) to meet business objectives

• Acting as an escalation point for complex network issues

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience

• Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering

• Expert-level knowledge of:

• - Routing & switching (OSPF, BGP, STP, VLANs, QoS)

• - Firewalls and security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / FTD, Fortinet)

• - Wireless technologies (802.11 standards, controllers, site surveys)

• - Cloud networking (Azure / AWS / VPN / ExpressRoute / Direct Connect)

• - SD-WAN platforms

• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, ThousandEyes, etc.)

• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)

• Professional certifications such as:

• - CCNP/CCIE (Cisco)

• - PCNSE (Palo Alto)

• - JNCIP/JNCIE (Juniper)

• - AWS/Azure networking specialty certifications

• Experience with Zero Trust architectures

• Knowledge of VoIP/SIP, load balancing (F5), and network virtualization (VMware NSX)

• Experience in highly regulated environments (finance, healthcare, energy, etc.)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical initiatives

• High attention to detail with a security-first mindset

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging and meaningful projects, supporting green hydrogen and fuel switching, alongside assisting local clients with energy transition

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid work options

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we actively promote diversity and inclusion across our organization with employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice

• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure appropriate market alignment

• Flexible benefits package including 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical coverage, and 4x base salary life insurance; all of which can be tailored to fit your lifestyle

• Dedication to continued professional development; personalized development plans to suit your individual needs and interests

• Global connections; collaborate with experts worldwide who are at the forefront of our industry, setting the standards for our profession