Job type
ContractLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
575 Outside IR35
Network Architect,
Network Architect, Fully Remote, £575 p/d, Outside IR35:
We are seeking a Network Architect to join an exciting client's team on a temporary basis for a 6 month initial contract, to support our internal Security Architecture and wider technical teams in defining the necessary functional and non-functional detailed requirements ahead of a potential full SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) procurement process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Discovery & Requirements Definition: assess the current network architecture and its dependencies, identify gaps, constraints, and integration challenges for a SASE transformation, support in the development of a set of technical requirements to guide vendor selection.
- Collaboration & Advisory: Work closely with Security Architects, Network Engineers, and IT teams as required, provide insights into potential operational and performance impacts.
- SASE Knowledge & Vendor Evaluation: Advise on key SASE capabilities (e.g., SD-WAN, SSE, Zero Trust), help assess provider architectures, service models, and integration approaches, support the organisation in defining the evaluation framework for vendors.
Essential Skills Required:
- Deep hands-on expertise in the existing network infrastructure
- A strong understanding of modern networking principles, architecture, and security frameworks
- A solid grasp of the SASE landscape, with experience in its concepts, implementation considerations, and vendor offerings.
- Extensive experience in large-scale enterprise networking (WAN, LAN, cloud networking, hybrid multi-cloud environment)
- Strong understanding of security principles (Zero Trust, identity-based access, traffic inspection)
- Familiarity with SASE models, vendors, and their differentiators
- Previous experience supporting network/security transformations
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
