Network Solutions Architect in Cirencester

Location: Hybrid – Office-based 2 days per week with travel to sites across the UKSalary: £60,000 + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional benefits package

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for career progression and specialisation

Exposure to cutting‐edge network technologies

About the BusinessThis is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology solutions provider with a strong foundation and ambitious plans for the future. The company is renowned for delivering innovative, scalable, and robust network solutions to a diverse and expanding customer base. Due to continued growth and demand, they are seeking a talented Network Solutions Architect to help shape their technical roadmap and deliver exceptional solutions.

The Network Solutions Architect Opportunity

Lead the design and deployment of network architecture for customer systems

Develop and maintain detailed network infrastructure documentation

Evaluate and select products/services aligned with customer requirements

Implement security measures to strengthen network infrastructure

Collaborate with project managers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of network solutions

Support pre‐sales activities, including requirement capture and business analysis

Provide guidance on escalated issues as part of fourth‐line support

Your Key Skills

Strong ability to design and implement network solutions

Excellent problem‐solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCDP) desirable

Hands‐on experience with Cisco SD Access, Firepower Firewalls, Catalyst/Nexus switching

Knowledge of network automation tools (Auvik, Ansible/AWX, Netmiko)

Familiarity with Wi‐Fi design and tools such as Ekahau

Exposure to firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper) and security solutions

Understanding of Operational Technology networks and protocols (Modbus, BACnet)

Rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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