Job Description
Network Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid
Onsite: 2-4 days per week
The Opportunity:
For the UK Government, safeguarding National Security is an around-the-clock mission. To tackle the complexity of this challenge, central intelligence and military agencies turn to this technology firm as a trusted partner.
The Role:
You’ll support the E2E delivery of a critical MoD network infrastructure programme - creating secure network designs, producing detailed configurations, and leading governance reviews with precision.
Beyond design, you’ll take a hands-on approach to technical configuration, implementation, and seamless service handovers, ensuring networks are secure, scalable, and future-ready.
Essential Requirements:
1. Sole UK National holding active SC and/or DV (Developed) clearance.
2. Over 10 years of networking experience, including 3+ years in design or architecture roles - ideal for Network Design Engineers progressing into architecture.
3. Expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies, capable of producing high- and low-level design documentation.
4. Certified in networking fundamentals, such as CCNA, CCNP (Cisco), and JNCIS-ENT (Junip...