At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and governance of secure enterprise networking solutions, ensuring compliance with security requirements.
- Company: Join a team focused on complex, regulated environments, particularly in Central Government and Defence sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy working in a senior technical role with opportunities for stakeholder engagement and solution development.
- Other info: Experience with security frameworks and industry certifications like ACDX or ACMX is desirable.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to influence network architecture using cutting-edge Aruba technologies.
- Qualifications: Must have active SC Clearance and significant experience as a Technical Design Authority or Network Architect.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Technical Design Authority (TDA) to lead the design, governance, and assurance of secure enterprise networking solutions within a complex and highly regulated environment. This is a senior technical position requiring a strong blend of architecture, design authority, and hands‑on technical expertise across modern network infrastructure and security technologies, with particular focus on Aruba networking solutions and enterprise security architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Technical Design Authority for network and security projects.
- Own and govern end‑to‑end network solution designs, ensuring alignment with business, security, and operational requirements.
- Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural assurance across programmes and projects.
- Produce and approve High‑Level Designs (HLDs), Low‑Level Designs (LLDs), and technical standards.
- Define secure network architectures for campus, data centre, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, delivery, and operational teams.
- Ensure solutions comply with government, regulatory, and organisational security requirements.
- Support technical bid responses, solution development, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Active SC Clearance.
- Significant experience operating as a Technical Design Authority, Network Architect, or Senior Network Consultant.
- Expert knowledge of Aruba networking technologies, including:
- Aruba CX Switching
- Aruba Wireless LAN (WLAN)
- Aruba ClearPass
- Aruba Central Network Access Control (NAC)
- Strong understanding of enterprise network design principles including:
- LAN/WAN
- SD‑WAN
- Routing & Switching
- High Availability and Resilience
- Network Segmentation
- Data Centre Networking
- Deep knowledge of network security architecture, including:
- Zero Trust principles
- Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- Secure Remote Access
- Network Access Control
- Micro‑segmentation
- Security Monitoring and Logging
- Experience with security frameworks and accreditation processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical governance experience.
Desirable Skills
- Experience within Central Government, Defence, Critical National Infrastructure, or other secure environments.
- Industry certifications such as:
- Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX)
- Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)
Technical Design Authority employer: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
This position is based in a highly regulated environment, focusing on secure enterprise networking solutions. The team values strong technical leadership and offers opportunities for professional growth through engagement in critical national infrastructure projects.
Contact Details:
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
