At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
- Company: Join a high-profile MOD programme delivering mission-critical network capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £650-£700, outside IR35, and hands-on role.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a secure environment with cutting-edge networking technologies.
- 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.
Network Architect - DV Cleared employer: CBS Butler
CBS Butler is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Yeovil where innovation meets security in the defence sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers while working on cutting-edge VMware NSX-T solutions. Our collaborative culture and commitment to technical excellence ensure that your contributions are valued and impactful.
