Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire — 100% on-site
Clearance: Active DV Clearance is vital (non-negotiable)
Duration: 18+ months | Start: ASAP
IR35: Outside IR35 | Rate: £600/day
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a high‑profile, highly secure programme delivering mission‑critical network capabilities. This is a hands‑on architecture role requiring strong technical depth across data centre and WAN networking , delivered in a controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and evolve secure network architectures across enterprise‑scale environments
- Produce HLD/LLD , implementation plans, and supporting technical documentation
- Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus, and WAN domains
- Provide technical assurance and governance throughout delivery
- Partner with engineering/security teams to drive successful deployment
- Troubleshoot and optimise complex network services where required
- Active DV Clearance (vital / must-have)
- Strong experience as a Network Architect on complex, secure programmes
- Deep knowledge of:
- BGP
- EVPN‑VXLAN
- SDN
- WAN architecture & design
- Strong secure‑by‑design approach and network security fundamentals
- Excellent technical documentation and architecture artefact production
