Network Architect (Network Security)

TL;DR

Network Architect (Network Security): Designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, high-performance network infrastructures across sovereign customer environments with an accent on defining network architecture standards, leading major network transformation initiatives, and ensuring resilience and security. Focus on producing high-quality design documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams) and collaborating with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Location: Hybrid role, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all major public and private cloud technologies.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize secure, high-performance network infrastructures.
• Define network architecture standards and lead major network transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the resilience and security of switching and firewall platforms.
• Produce high-quality design documentation including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.
• Conduct technical service design reviews for governance.
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable network solutions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade firewall and switching solutions.
• Strong knowledge of firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point).
• Deep understanding of switching architectures (Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), network segmentation, and secure access design.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, Zero Trust, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation and diagrams.
• Hold CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP/JNCIE, NSE, or equivalent certifications.
• Proficiency in NSX Networking and VXLAN.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to discover your inner Racker.

Hiring process

• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and resumes.