About the Role:
My client is seeking a Network Architect to join its Network and Telecoms Team. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone with deep expertise in enterprise network design and infrastructure architecture.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s network infrastructure strategy, ensuring resilience, scalability, and alignment with operational and clinical needs.


Key Responsibilities:
*Collaborate with senior IT leaders to deliver a robust and future-ready network platform.
*Define and document infrastructure strategies and service relationships.
*Lead infrastructure projects and vendor engagements.
*Ensure network availability, security, and performance across multiple sites.
*Provide 24/7 support coverage and troubleshoot production systems.
*Contribute to service design, hardware solutions, and interface requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience
*Higher degree in IT or equivalent experience.
*Expertise in:
*Enterprise network design
*Network security and threat hardening
*SD-WAN, SDA, DNS/DHCP
*Centrally managed services (e.g. Cisco DNA, ISE, Prime)
*Next-gen firewalls and remote access technologies

*Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience
Desirable*Cisco certifications
*Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies
*Project management qualifications
What You’ll Bring*Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
*Confidence in managing complex relationships across vendors and internal stakeholders.
*A strategic mindset with hands-on technical capability.
*Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.