Network Architect

Duration: 3 months to start with Location: Birmingham / Manchester / Glasgow / Newbury Work Model: Hybrid 3 days per week onsite. Candidate must be willing to travel to at least two of the specified locations. Security Clearance: Active (SC) clearance required. Role Technical Solution Architect Responsibilities Highly effective technical planning across customer, internal and third‑party technical teams. Build influential relationships with technical, service and delivery teams. Build astute relationships within customer organisations. Effective management of internal and external teams. Business acumen and transformation focus. Design engineering solutions in core areas of UC, contact centre and LAN/WAN technologies. Lead delivery of large‑scale, complex IT/Telco customer solutions. Act as a customer evangelist / product champion. Maintain a high standard of stakeholder management, written and verbal communication. Qualifications Enterprise Architecture Framework knowledge (e.g., TOGAF). Strong project delivery methodology knowledge (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP). Relevant industry qualifications: CCNA/CCDA (CCNP/CCDP as a benefit). Strong business process framework knowledge (e.g., ITIL). Vendor professional accreditations preferred. Degree in engineering or a scientific discipline. Eligibility & Employment Mid‑Senior level. Contract employment. Information Technology; IT system design services. Must be able to travel to at least two of the listed locations. Benefits Referral program increases interview chances by 2×. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr