Solution Architect (Infrastructure & Networks)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Infrastructure & Networks): Designing and governing secure, scalable infrastructure and network solutions across a complex international, multi-site environment with an accent on enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, datacentre, endpoint, and hybrid infrastructure architecture. Focus on embedding security by design, improving resilience and operational efficiency, and providing technical assurance for large-scale transformation initiatives.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

International manufacturing organization operating complex multi-site environments and supporting business transformation through enterprise technology.

What you will do

• Design end-to-end infrastructure and network solutions aligned with enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Produce high-level designs, low-level designs, architecture roadmaps, and technical documentation.
• Define architecture patterns for LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, datacentre, identity integration, and endpoint environments.
• Embed security-by-design principles and support compliance with ISO 27001 and NIS2.
• Provide technical governance through architecture forums, design reviews, assurance activities, and risk management.
• Partner with infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, project teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant experience in infrastructure and network architecture across enterprise networking, cloud, datacentre, and virtualisation.
• Strong understanding of security principles and experience in regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology transformation or modernisation initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in multi-site or international organizations and with hybrid infrastructure models.

Nice to have

• Experience with SD-WAN and modern networking approaches.
• Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across a complex international and multi-site technology environment.
• Collaborate with infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and project delivery functions.
• Contribute to hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises, cloud, and manufacturing environments.
• Influence strategic technology decisions and enterprise architecture standards.