Network Solutions Architect

Network Solutions Architect

Location: UK (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Public Sector / IT

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 base salary, plus benefits, perks, career development opportunities, healthcare options, and 20% annual bonus!

A leading technology and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect to support their Public Sector Team. This is a key pre-sales role with a focus on Wide Area Networks, Network Connectivity, and end-to-end solution design for Public Sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-sales solution support to the Public Sector Sales Team across managed services, cloud, voice, and network projects
• Attend customer meetings and present solutions to stakeholders, including C-level executives
• Define solutions, create technical documentation (e.g., network diagrams, solution descriptions, bills of materials)
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Engineering and Bid Management, to ensure accurate and innovative solution delivery
• Participate in tender responses (RFI/RFP), technical scoping, and commercial proposals
• Understand and incorporate Public Sector standards and best practices, including security, compliance, and governance
• Act as a technical lead or part of a virtual team to shape winning, client-centric solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 4–5 years’ experience in IT/Telecoms, with a strong background in pre-sales or solution design
• Experience working with Public Sector customers (e.g., Central/Local Government, Healthcare, Education)
• Strong technical design skills, including IP networking, VPLS/MPLS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, VRRP, IGRP)
• Experience with Juniper (SRX, EX series) and/or Cisco technologies
• Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
• Secure internet solutions (e.g., UTM firewalls, SIEM)
• Wired and wireless LAN environments
• Private & Public Cloud architecture
• Government network environments (e.g., PSN, HSCN, JANET)
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Skilled in documentation and tools such as Microsoft Word, Project, and Visio

Ready to shape the future of Public Sector IT solutions? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter.