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# WAN Architect

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Corsham, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Remote Access Technology, Wide Area Networks, Togaf, Wired Networks, Open Network Automation Platform, Golang
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/architect/experis-job107895605

## About the Role

Previous MOD / Defence Digital experience would be highly advantageous, particularly experience of technical governance, TDAs, security assurance and Defence network environments.

Qualifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, TOGAF, ITIL or CISSP would also be beneficial.

Candidates must hold active DV clearance.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced WAN Architect to support a major Defence programme within a large-scale Fixed Networks environment.

You will provide technical leadership and architectural assurance across enterprise WAN services, working closely with Defence Digital, Managed Service Providers, technical authorities and third-party suppliers.

This is primarily an architecture, design assurance and technical governance role, rather than a hands-on network engineering position. You will be responsible for challenging supplier designs, supporting service transition and helping shape the ongoing modernisation of complex, secure network services., * Provide architecture and design assurance across large-scale WAN services.

 * Review and challenge HLDs, LLDs, RFCs, Impact Assessments and supplier technical proposals.
 * Ensure WAN designs are secure, supportable and aligned with Defence Digital standards and technical strategy.
 * Support Technical Design Authorities and architecture governance forums.
 * Provide architectural input into service transition, onboarding, testing and go-live activities.
 * Work with MSPs and third-party suppliers to resolve technical risks and design issues.
 * Review technology lifecycle and obsolescence plans and support future replacement strategies.
 * Identify opportunities to modernise and optimise WAN services.
 * Assess emerging technologies including SD-WAN, SDN, cloud connectivity, secure remote access, network automation and monitoring.
 * Act as a technical escalation point for WAN architecture and assurance issues.
 * Communicate technical risks, recommendations and design decisions to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Experience

We are looking for strong experience across:

 * Enterprise-scale WAN architecture and design
 * MPLS, IP networking and routing
 * SD-WAN / SDN
 * Network security architecture
 * Secure remote access
 * Telecommunications and fixed network infrastructure
 * Network monitoring and management
 * Reviewing and assuring HLD and LLD documentation
 * Service transition and operational support requirements
 * Supplier and MSP technical assurance
 * Working within secure, regulated or complex enterprise environments


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