technical Network Service Delivery Principal
Queen Square, Wokingham
technical Network Service Delivery Principal
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Queen Square, Wokingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Define and govern the overarching enterprise network architecture, covering LAN, WAN (SD-WAN), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and data centres
- Translate business objectives into clear architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices
- Design scalable, automated, and secure network solutions aligned to long-term strategic goals
- Partner closely with cloud, infrastructure, application teams, and external providers to ensure seamless integration across hybrid environments
- Act as the senior technical authority on network architecture, emerging technologies, and industry best practice
- Own the end-to-end network security architecture across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Design and govern secure network segmentation, including Zero Trust models and next-generation firewalls
- Define, publish, and enforce enterprise network security standards, conducting regular architectural reviews
- Develop and maintain a 12-24 month network security technology roadmap with a focus on automation and orchestration
- Act as the highest escalation point for complex network security incidents, performing root-cause analysis and designing permanent solutions
- Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, proactively evolving the security architecture
- Drive adoption of Network DevOps and Infrastructure as Code principles at an architectural level
- Promote programmability, resilience, and operational efficiency through automation
- Provide technical mentorship and leadership to engineering and operations teams
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and architectural excellence Technologies:
- AWS
- Ansible
- Architect
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Cisco
- DevOps
- Git
- LAN
- MPLS
- NAT
- Network
- Security
- TCP/IP
- TOGAF
- Terraform
8+ years in network engineering, with 3+ years in a Network Principal, Architect, or Lead role designing enterprise-scale or global networks - Proven ability to design holistic architectures balancing performance, security, cost, and automation
- Expert-level knowledge of routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, MPLS)
- Core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, UDP
- Familiarity with enterprise technologies: Cisco (routing, switching, Wi-Fi), firewalls, load balancers (F5 or similar), SD-WAN
- Proficiency in cloud networking: AWS & Azure (VPCs, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Direct Connect, NAT, Security Groups, Cloud WAN)
- Experience in network monitoring, observability, and IPAM at scale
- Strong experience architecting Infrastructure as Code for networking (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing of network configurations
- Ability to design scalable, well-documented, standards-driven automation frameworks
- Desirable certifications: TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP-ISSAP, CCNP/CCDE/CCIE, PCNSE, NSE 7/8, AWS or Azure Professional, HashiCorp
We are seeking a visionary, highly technical Network Service Delivery Principal to lead the strategic design, evolution, and governance of a complex enterprise network estate. This is a senior, hands-off architecture and leadership role where you will bridge business strategy and technical execution across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our ideal candidate will architect scalable, automated, and secure network solutions while driving the adoption of Network DevOps and Infrastructure as Code. Located in Wokingham, this is a 6-month contract position with an immediate start. We offer a competitive rate of £420 per day, inside IR35.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/technical-network-service-delivery-principal-126707683