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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Capgemini Sogeti - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Protocol Stack, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Ethernet, Intrusion Detection Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Monitoring, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, SAP Sales and Distribution, Wide Area Networks, Identity Services Engine, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Terraform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c961b286525d16c7 ## About the Role * An expert-level working knowledge of IP, Ethernet, routing and switching within LAN/WAN/Data Centre/ Public Cloud environments is essential. Practical and demonstrable experience of implementing Cisco ACI is also essential. * Experience with any of the latest generation of networking technologies in addition to ACI is essential e.g: + Software Defined Networks such as Cisco MSO (Multi Site Orchestrator), NAE (Network Assurance Engine), ACI Anywhere; SD WAN e.g. Cisco vManage; SD Access e.g. DNAC, APIC EM, Cisco ISE. + Automation/Orchestration: Network stack integration, Terraform, Ansible, Python, JSON, APIs. + Security products e.g. Firewalls: Cisco (+Firepower Threat Defense), FortiGate, Fortinet SD-WAN solution. + VMware NSX and other NFV products. + Tooling e.g. Cisco Tetration, Solarwinds, CA * Additional experience with load balancers, hardware proxy devices, IDS/AV, and Voice technologies would be desirable. * Experience with key vendors, primarily Cisco (IOS, NX-OS, ACI) / F5 (LTM, GTM, ASM) / Bluecoat / Fortigate / Checkpoint, Azure, Amazon and Google Cloud plus other vendor experience is welcome and beneficial. We are a Disability Confident Employer ## Description * Design technical solutions covering product selection for the key components of the network technology stack, including cloud services & connectivity, Software Defined network hardware/software, load balancers, firewalls, proxies and sizing. * Provide ideas and innovation and maintain a view of emerging technologies that could enhance the Capgemini service offering for network propositions. Provide the overall network technical strategy and leadership for a client, project or bid. * Review of client network infrastructures and propose options for improvements. Ability to work to deadlines and drive complex network proposals to conclusion * Taking information from customer and or project specifications and turning those into completed design definitions and leading the implementation of those changes for the project. * Compliance with a stringent change management process, where levels of accuracy of proposed implementation activities will be subject to the fullest review and delivery must follow the agreed plan. You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone., Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: * Declare they have a disability, and * Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. Your security clearance and pre-employment checks If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service). To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. 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