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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** CBS Butler Limited - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £166,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Centers, Remote Access Technology, Wide Area Networks, ARUBA, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/F8A493FFC8B66B37F0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent * NG Firewall experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level * Experience in one of more of the following would be highly advantageous, Aruba Fabric Composer, VXLAN, NSX-T, AWS, MS Azure * Nine or more years of experience in networks, including LAN, WAN, Remote Access and Data Centre environments * Nine or more years of experience with mainstream Firewall platforms * Experience as Architecture/Design authority for large scale client projects * Experience of delivering the highest quality technical, architectural and project related documentation * Good Public/Private and Hybrid Cloud knowledge ## Description Network Architect - SC cleared +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared role +Sole British national only - due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 +£75 - £80 ph Skills: +Aruba +HLD/LLD +SC clearance - current active clearance Role Responsibilities * Architect network solutions and technically lead their implementation * Working closely with the wider architecture team to develop solutions * Technically lead network projects, ensuring that the customer's requirements are met * Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members as required, whilst sharing technical knowledge and experiences * Create Blueprint, High and Low Level Design documentation for network solutions and guide these through internal and customer approval processes * Create hardware Bill of Materials to meet solution requirements * Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the Portfolio of network Products and Services, promoting this with the customer and encouraging best fit solutions * Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the network aspects of common product sets and technologies * Provide 'soft' consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our customers * Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities Basic Qualifications & Requirements * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Network specific certification from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper or similar at minimum CCNP level or equivalent * NG Firewall experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, preferably certified at CCSE or equivalent level * Experience in one of more of the following would be highly advantageous, Aruba Fabric Composer, VXLAN, NSX-T, AWS, MS Azure * Nine or more years of experience in networks, including LAN, WAN, Remote Access and Data Centre environments * Nine or more years of experience with mainstream Firewall platforms * Experience as Architecture/Design authority for large scale client projects * Experience of delivering the highest quality technical, architectural and project related documentation * Good Public/Private and Hybrid Cloud knowledge If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch. ## Related Videos - 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