At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop secure network architectures for mission-critical MOD programmes.
- Company: Join a high-profile team delivering cutting-edge network capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with a focus on innovation and security.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a secure environment while working on large-scale digital transformations.
- Qualifications: Active DV Clearance and proven experience as a Network Architect.
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies.
Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
- Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans.
- Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments.
- Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project life cycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, security and delivery teams to ensure successful deployment of network solutions.
- Support troubleshooting and optimisation of complex network infrastructures.
- Active DV Clearance.
- Proven experience operating as a Network Architect within complex enterprise or defence environments.
- Strong expertise in: BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, Software Defined Networking (SDN), WAN Architecture and Design.
- Experience with modern data centre networking technologies and architectures.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and secure-by-design approaches.
- Ability to produce detailed technical designs and architecture documentation.
- Experience working within large-scale transformation or infrastructure programmes.
- Experience delivering solutions within MOD.
If you would like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.
Locations
Network Architect - DV Cleared in Basingstoke, Hampshire employer: CBS Butler
Join a leading employer in the defence sector, where your expertise as a Network Architect will contribute to high-profile MOD programmes in a secure and collaborative environment. With competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional growth, you will be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering mission-critical network capabilities. Located in Hampshire, this role offers a unique chance to work on large-scale digital transformations while ensuring the highest standards of network security.
