DV Network Architect

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire - 100% on-site
Clearance: Active DV Clearance is vital (non-negotiable)
Duration: 18+ months Start: ASAP
IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £600/day

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a high profile, highly secure programme delivering mission critical network capabilities. This is a hands on architecture role requiring strong technical depth across data centre and WAN networking, delivered in a controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve secure network architectures across enterprise scale environments
• Produce HLD/LLD, implementation plans, and supporting technical documentation
• Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus, and WAN domains
• Provide technical assurance and governance throughout delivery
• Partner with engineering/security teams to drive successful deployment
• Troubleshoot and optimise complex network services where required
• Active DV Clearance (vital / must-have)
• Strong experience as a Network Architect on complex, secure programmes
• Deep knowledge of:
  • BGP
  • EVPN VXLAN
  • SDN
  • WAN architecture & design
• Strong secure by design approach and network security fundamentals
• Excellent technical documentation and architecture artefact production