At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of secure network architectures and manage technical teams in a hybrid environment.
- Company: Government client based in Milton Keynes, offering a dynamic and impactful role.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team focused on innovative solutions in a secure environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in government security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; DV clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A Lead Technical Architect - DV Security Cleared (Developed Vetting) is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London – hybrid. Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, DV clearance is required (or eligible).
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications.
- TOGAF, ITIL, Agile Project Management, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience.
- (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV), Palo Alto (PCNSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
- Designing and governing secure networks using VMware (private cloud), Microsoft on-premise, and multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) technologies.
- Led scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud network designs.
- Translate business/security requirements into secure, efficient, and cost-effective designs.
- Reviewing and assuring complex solutions and authored concise and high-quality high and low-level designs using the TOGAF framework.
- Expertise in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration.
- Leading and managing technical architects.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge in designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector.
- Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice.
- Design knowledge of modern practices such as zero trust architecture and network automation.
- Designing cloud-native networking within Microsoft Azure/AWS (Azure VNet/AWS VPC).
- Deep technical knowledge across physical and logical network architectures, including Cisco (ACI, ASA, Firepower (NGFW), ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies such as VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN, TCP/IP, ICMP, VPN, DNS, and QoS.
- Design knowledge of F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) and experience with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds and PRTG.
- Understand the design, configuration, integration, and operation of high-grade encryption devices.
Experience:
- Designed architectures for secure environments, ideally within government or defence.
- Developed and maintained technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy.
- Evaluated solution options and advised on time, cost, quality, and security trade-offs.
- Experience architecting DDoS protection and mitigation alongside firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and EDR/XDR/NDR systems.
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As a Lead Technical Architect with our esteemed government client in Milton Keynes, you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that values innovation and security. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in cutting-edge technologies and secure network design. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on meaningful contributions to national security, this role presents a unique chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.
