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

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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.