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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Extensive experience designing and assuring enterprise WAN solutions.Strong knowledge of MPLS, IP networking, routing, SD-WAN, network security and remote access technologies.Experience reviewing complex network architecture and design documentation.Knowledge of network monitoring, management and telecommunications infrastructure.Experience working in secure, regulated or Defence/Government environments.Strong supplier assurance, stakeholder management and communication skills.Familiarity with architectural governance, security assurance and Technical Design Authorities.TOGAF, CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, ITIL and/or CISSP qualifications are advantageous. Responsibilities: Provide WAN architecture expertise and technical assurance across enterprise network services.Review and assure HLDs, LLDs, RFCs, impact assessments, security and accreditation documentation.Ensure solutions align with Defence Digital standards, security requirements and strategic roadmaps.Support service transition, onboarding, testing and go-live activities.Work closely with MSPs, suppliers and stakeholders to manage technical risks and resolve design issues.Support lifecycle, obsolescence and replacement planning.Assess emerging technologies including SDN, SD-WAN, network automation, cloud connectivity and secure remote access.Contribute to Technical Design Authorities, governance forums and network transformation programmes. Technologies: ArchitectCloudSupportITILMPLSNetworkSecurityTOGAF More:
We are seeking an experienced WAN Architect for a 12-month contract offering hybrid working from Corsham and MOD sites in the UK and overseas as required. This is an inside IR35 role paying £600 to £650 per day. We are looking for someone to provide technical leadership, architecture assurance and design governance across a complex Fixed Networks portfolio within a highly secure Defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to support critical network services and transformation activity.
last updated 34 week of 2026