Network Architect

First Point Group
Nottingham, United Kingdom
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Computer Networks
Continuous Integration
Data Centers
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Virtualization
Ansible
Zero Trust Network Access
Wide Area Networks
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Routing & Switching
Terraform
Open Network Automation Platform

Job description

  • Design and deliver end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN, Data Centre, and Cloud environments
  • Lead secure network design initiatives including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust frameworks
  • Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code adoption using Terraform, Ansible, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Define architecture standards, governance, and compliance controls within a regulated banking environment
  • Support large-scale transformation programmes across SD-WAN, SDN, SASE, and cloud networking
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices across networking and security domains

Requirements

The successful candidate must have strong enterprise network architecture experience, expertise across network security and hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.

*****PLEASE NOTE - sponsorship can not be provided. Candidates must live in the UK with valid rights to work., * 8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or network architecture

  • Strong background working within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries
  • Deep expertise in - Routing & Switching, Enterprise Network Security, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation, SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization
  • Network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, or CI/CD tools
  • Strong understanding of architecture governance and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Nice to Have

  • Cloud networking experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, cloud, or security certifications
  • Experience delivering zero-trust or security transformation programmes
  • Exposure to SASE architectures and modern cloud connectivity solutions

About the company

First Point Group is recruiting for a Network Architect (SD-WAN / SDN / Cloud) and previous experience with (PCI-DSS / banking / regulated environments).

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