At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement secure, scalable network solutions for diverse customer environments.
- Company: Join Wanstor's innovative Networking team with a hands-on architecture role.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days annual leave, continuous learning, and paid volunteer opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team with excellent career growth and social events.
- Why this job: Shape the future of networking with cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong networking experience and familiarity with Fortinet technologies preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Network Architect to join our growing Networking team at Wanstor. This is a hands‑on architecture role, combining customer solution design, technical leadership and implementation across a diverse range of customer environments. You'll play a key role in shaping secure, scalable and resilient network solutions, working closely with customers from initial design through to delivery. The role offers exposure to a broad range of networking and security technologies, with a particular focus on modern network architectures, SD‑WAN and the Fortinet ecosystem. Experience with FortiGate is highly desirable, whilst exposure to technologies such as ZTNA, CASB and threat protection would be advantageous, though not essential.
What You’ll Do
- Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments.
- Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects.
- Produce high and low‑level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans.
- Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard.
- Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN and wireless networking solutions.
- Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors.
- Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments.
- Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice.
- Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice.
What You’ll Need
- Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies.
- Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate.
- Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments.
- A hands‑on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving.
- Experience leading or owning complex networking projects.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
- An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD‑WAN and network security.
- A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
- Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
- Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
Network Architect employer: Wanstor
Wanstor is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles and contribute to meaningful security initiatives. With a strong focus on professional development, team members have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge Microsoft Security technologies in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, Wanstor offers a supportive atmosphere that values employee well-being and encourages growth.
