Network Architect

The Network Architect will lead the technical design, coordination, and delivery of on-site network infrastructure projects. This role focuses heavily on physical network environments, including comms rooms, structured cabling, copper and fibre containment, and the implementation of enterprise-grade Cisco networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across network hardware, storage platforms, UPS systems, and broader infrastructure components required to build and support resilient IT environments., * Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects.

• Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end to end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre).
• Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices.
• Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, Firewalls).
• Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking.
• Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements.
• Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards.
• Liaise effectively with 3rd parties and suppliers, working with them to produce quotes and manage deliverables.

This position requires a candidate with a Senior Network Engineer skill set, with experience in structured cabling and containment, network infrastructure and it's components and on-site implementation tasks. Due to the nature of the work you will have current and active UK SC Clearance or be able to obtain UK SC Clearance, * Strong technical background in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation.

• Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, containment, and patching systems.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies (IOS/NX-OS environments).
• Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation.
• Experience working with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and their connectivity requirements.
• Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and environmental considerations for comms rooms.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions on-site.

Desirable

• Experience in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure).
• Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar).
• Understanding of datacentre standards and best practices (cooling, redundancy, monitoring).
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, or vendor specific cabling accreditation.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.