Network Solution Architect/Technical Lead

Project overview

Network Solution Architect/Technical Lead

Project details

London (2-3 days/Hybrid)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect/Technical Lead to lead the end-to-end design, delivery and implementation of enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, SD-WAN, Security and Cloud environments.

The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, ensuring network solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned with business requirements and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Desirable Skills

• Lead network architecture, solution design and technical governance across enterprise infrastructure projects.
• Develop, review and approve High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and technical documentation.
• Provide technical expertise across LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Centre, SD-WAN, Security and Cloud connectivity.
• Conduct requirements gathering, project scoping, technical assessments and risk analysis.
• Review and validate Physical Site Surveys (PSS), Bills of Materials (BOM), rack elevations, implementation plans and runbooks.
• Coordinate with project managers, Orange, telecom carriers, cabling vendors, facilities and third-party technology teams.
• Oversee network staging, deployments, migrations, testing and change implementation.
• Provide technical leadership during major implementations, incidents and escalations.
• Ensure network configurations, monitoring, security and infrastructure standards are followed.
• Manage WAN circuit delivery, carrier migrations and network optimisation activities.
• Lead Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Hypercare and Handover to Operations (HOTO).
• Ensure successful network integration with AV, Digital Signage, Security, Printers and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Drive technical standardisation, operational improvements and network best practices.
• Proven experience as a Network Solution Architect, Network Technical Lead or Senior Network Design Engineer.
• Strong expertise in enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN and Data Centre networking.
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of Cisco routing, switching and wireless technologies.
• Experience producing and reviewing HLDs, LLDs, BOMs and technical implementation documentation.
• Strong understanding of network security, resilience, high availability and cloud connectivity.
• Experience managing large-scale network deployments, migrations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Knowledge of WAN circuits, telecom carriers and service provider connectivity.
• Experience with network testing, operational readiness, change management and handover processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination and communication skills.
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and wireless platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure/AWS networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Experience working in multi-vendor, multi-site enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL, technical governance and enterprise architecture standards.
• Start: Immediate
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: London (Hybrid), UK, GB
• Rate: 53-53 EUR/h