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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Solutions Architect - Ent Networking - **Company:** ONNEC Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £80,707.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, DDoS Mitigation, VMware ESX Servers, High-Level Architecture, Routing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Wireless Technologies, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5806040671 ## About the Role * A strong technical background in enterprise networking, technical architecture, pre-sales, solutions consulting or a technical design authority role. * Experience supporting customer discovery sessions, understanding business drivers and converting requirements into practical, commercially aware technical solutions. * Knowledge of modern networking technologies, including cyber security, cloud networking, enterprise switching, routing, wireless technologies, automation, telemetry and network assurance. * Awareness of security and Zero Trust networking solutions such as SASE, DDoS protection, GRC, Zscaler and SIEM platforms, as well as hybrid and cloud networking solutions including AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute. * Understanding of controller-led campus and LAN architecture, NAC integration, virtualisation and HCI environments, including technologies such as Cisco Catalyst Center / DNA Center, Aruba Central, Juniper Mist, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass and VMware / ESXi. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Relevant professional or vendor accreditations are desirable, such as Cisco CCNA, CCDP, CCNP or CCIE, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or equivalent evidence of continued professional development. ## Description We are looking for a customer-facing Technical Solutions Architect - Enterprise Networking to act as a senior technical authority for ONNEC's enterprise networking solutions and service propositions. This role will bridge the gap between customer business challenges, sales opportunities and technical delivery, helping to shape creative, commercially viable and operationally achievable solutions for new and existing customers. What you'll be doing as our Technical Solutions Architect - Enterprise Networking: * Acting as a trusted technical partner to customers by understanding their business challenges, goals, environments and operational requirements before shaping solutions. * Proactively identifying, shaping and supporting new business opportunities and growth within existing accounts, working closely with Sales and Account Management teams. * Developing creative, robust and commercially viable networking solution packages that meet customer needs and align with ONNEC's delivery capability. * Providing high-quality pre-sales technical support, including discovery, technical qualification, customer workshops, solution presentations, demonstrations, proof of concepts and support for tenders, RFIs and RFPs. * Translating customer requirements into scalable networking solutions, including high-level designs, solution overviews, technical assumptions, risk considerations, bill of materials input and handover material for delivery teams. * Collaborating with vendors, manufacturers and strategic partners to stay ahead of emerging technologies, product roadmaps, lifecycle notices, licensing models and best practice design principles. ## 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) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [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) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## 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) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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