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# Network Solution Architect

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Salisbury, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cisco PIX, Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol, Network Security, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Network Planning and Design, Cisco Nexus Switches, PRINCE2, Microsoft SharePoint, Security Information and Event Management, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Togaf, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-10FF3DA4F0AD3283D4/

## About the Role

Strong experience with core Cisco networking technologies, including:

 * Routing & Switching
 * Cisco ASA Firewalls
 * Cisco ACI
 * Cisco IOS & NX-OS
 * Wireless Networking
 * Good knowledge of network orchestration and automation technologies.

Concrete understanding of vendor-independent IP Networking concepts and associated technologies such as:

 * DHCP
 * DNS
 * Core Network Services
 * Experience leading technical projects and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams.
 * Proven ability to prepare, present, and communicate technical designs to a high standard.

Experience working with Microsoft technologies including:

 * Windows Server
 * Active Directory
 * Exchange
 * SharePoint
 * Group Policy
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Active Security Clearance with ability to gain DV clearance.

Desirable Experience

 * Previous experience working within Defence, National Security, Government or Critical National Infrastructure environments.
 * Experience of virtualisation platforms and associated infrastructure technologies.
 * Knowledge of architecture and project delivery frameworks such as TOGAF and PRINCE2.
 * Familiarity with SIEM technologies and wider network security tooling.
 * Cisco Unified Communications and/or Asterisk PABX experience.
 * Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Microsoft 365.

## Description

* Design and assure secure network architectures within Defence environments.
 * Apply Secure by Design principles throughout the solution life cycle.
 * Assess and mitigate security risks across network and infrastructure platforms.
 * Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
 * Support security accreditation and governance activities.
 * Collaborate with engineering, security, and programme teams to deliver robust and resilient solutions.
 * Ensure architectures align with Defence security standards and operational requirements.


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