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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Networking Architect - **Company:** IT Professional Services Ltd. - **Location:** Chester-le-Street, UK - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Complex Networks, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, System Availability, Cisco, Network Optimization - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c06d5cc957cb6878 ## About the Role · Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role within an MSP. · Significant experience of network design and implementation, especially Cisco & Meraki. · In-depth expertise in designing and delivering complex network solutions. · Exceptional problem solving skills with the ability to rapidly understand technical issues and propose viable technical solutions. · Able to breakdown and communicate highly technical complex problems to levels varying from junior technical resource to stakeholders with no technical background. · Comfortable leading presentations to C-Suite executives. · Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCDE, CCIE and CMSS are highly advantageous., * A-Level or equivalent (preferred) ## Description This role is responsible for the design, configuration and installation of complex Network technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of our clients business requirements and IT needs, leading to the creation of scalable, secure, and efficient architectural strategies that incorporate various network solutions & technologies. The architect is responsible for guiding customers through technological transitions, such as network implementations & upgrades, and advising on network optimisation. Core Responsibilities: · Collaborate with the Sales & Pre-Sales teams to fully understand customer needs. · Conduct thorough analysis of customers network architecture, applications and business process to ensure solutions align to customers' requirements, and consider future growth. · Produce designs that utilise the best technology options within customer budget. · Ensure designs encompass the wider technical estate and integrate harmoniously. · Ensure are scalable and secure with high availability and flexible capacity. · Ensure can be monitored, maintained & patched in line with pre-existing ITPS platforms to expedite a seamless onboarding into Support. · Produce high quality, detailed pre-install and post-install documentation. · Lead solution presentations and engage in technical discussions with customers addressing concerns and providing clarification where necessary. · Play an active role in the professional development of engineers, acting as an escalation point for support issues and champion the sharing of knowledge to foster a collaborative culture. · Ensure compliance to ISO 9001, 20000-1 & 27001. · Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices. · Any other duties reasonably required by your line manager ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Autonomous microservices with event-driven architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1052-autonomous-microservices-with-event-driven-architecture) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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