Network Architect

Leidos UK

Farnborough, United Kingdom
Base: £58,400 - £74,900; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Enterprise network design experience
Cloud networking vpc/vnet design
Security architecture and compliance
The Network Architect is responsible for designing a highly secure network for Critical National Infrastructure ensuring it is scalable and resilient

Job Summary

  • The Network Architect is responsible for designing a highly secure network for Critical National Infrastructure ensuring it is scalable and resilient.
  • This role acts as the architectural authority approving designs and embedding security-by-design principles like zero-trust concepts.
  • Leidos offers a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working commitments.

Matching Summary

The Network Architect is responsible for designing a highly secure network for Critical National Infrastructure ensuring it is scalable and resilient.

Salary

Base: £58,400 - £74,900; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Contributory pension, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise network design experience
  • Cloud networking VPC/VNet design
  • Security architecture and compliance
  • High-level and low-level design creation
  • Zero-trust concepts implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Vendor evaluation and roadmap engagement
  • Disaster recovery planning expertise
  • Flexible work environment adaptation

Key Requirements

  • SC and NPPV clearance eligibility
  • Senior network engineering or architecture role experience
  • Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification desirable
  • Cloud networking certifications like Azure or AWS
  • Security certifications such as CISSP

Work Rights

Must possess or obtain SC and NPPV clearance

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