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
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.

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