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# Network & Security Design Architect

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wide Area Networks, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/network-security-design-architect

## About the Role

Cisco SD-WAN: Proven design experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela); "White Glove" enterprise migration experience is a strong plus.

Hardware Expertise: Solid design experience with Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Series platforms.

Core Skills: Deep Enterprise LAN/WAN routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF, IPsec).

Certifications: Active CCNP (CCIE is a bonus).

Background: Proven track record in Enterprise, Service Provider, or Public Sector network design.

## Description

We are looking for a Lead Network Architect / Senior TDA to drive complex, multi-vendor enterprise network transformations from concept to delivery. You will work directly with clients to translate business needs into scalable solutions, lead technical design governance, and author complete HLD/LLD packages.

What You'll Do

Design & Delivery: Produce High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for complex enterprise networks.

Technical Leadership: Guide design teams and operational staff while driving design assurance through peer reviews and governance checkpoints.

Client Engagement: Work directly with customer stakeholders to define technical strategy, Statements of Work (SOW), and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Mentorship: Coach junior/mid-level engineers and support teams.


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