Network Architect Annual Salary: £500 - £600 per day - inside IR35 Location: Portsmouth - onsite Job Type: Contract - 12 months MOD Experience We are seeking a Network Architect with extensive experience in network design and architecture, particularly within the Defence and Government sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in network technologies and a passion for delivering high-quality network solutions across all stages of a project lifecycle. Day-to-day of the role: Provide strong technical input within project or bid teams, focusing on network design and architecture. Communicate and develop network structures to guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs. Work collaboratively within a multi-functional technical team to produce and deliver secure and complex network architectures and solutions. Produce high-quality technical documents and assist with network integration work as part of the design phase of a project. Engage in continuous learning to embrace emerging technologies and innovate new networking methods in a Cloud-centric world. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong design engineering experience with technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet. Proven experience delivering secure network solutions that conform to customer security accreditation processes. Hold industry-recognized network certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT. Possess SC/DV security clearance or be a UK National willing to apply for SC/DV security clearance. Excellent communication skills with experience working with multiple project stakeholders. Understanding of technical governance processes and project risk and dependencies. Ability to produce and govern design artefacts (e.g., HLDs, LLDs, Build docs) during a solution lifecycle.