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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solution Architect - Secure Networks - **Company:** CDW Limited - **Location:** Peterborough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Power Automate, Juniper, Fortinet, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2733231355f90d48 ## About the Role 10+ years in network architecture, design, or consulting roles * Strong experience across enterprise and/or data centre networking * Proven track record of leading customer-facing technical engagements * * Technical Expertise Enterprise networking: LAN, WAN, Data Centre (EVPN/VXLAN desirable) * Security technologies: NGFW, ZTNA, IPS/IDS, segmentation (Micro & Macro), WAF * Strong vendor experience (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, HPE Aruba, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto) * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions * Strong problem-solving and solution design capability * Experience producing high-quality technical documentation (HLDs, proposals) * * Communication & Stakeholder Management Confident presenter to senior stakeholders * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to influence and build consensus across technical and commercial teams * Understanding of solution pricing, risk, and commercial positioning * Ability to align technical design with revenue and margin objectives * Customer focused and outcome driven * Strong analytical and decision making capability * Effective collaboration across cross functional teams * High level of accountability and ownership * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines * Experience with Zero Trust architectures and modern security frameworks * Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure) * * Exposure within observability and AIOps (Splunk, Logic Monitor, Big Panda) * Experience with automation and AI-driven operations (Python, NetBox, Ansible, Terraform) Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, etc.) * * Working experience with AI within the workplace i.e. Microsoft CoPilot * Willingness to travel as required (typically up to 25%) CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. ## Description At CDW, we deliver customer outcomes through deep technical expertise, trusted relationships, and a strong services-led approach. The Senior Network Architect operates as a senior presale overlay within the Secure Networks practice, responsible for shaping, designing, and leading complex network and security solutions aligned to customer business outcomes. This role translates business requirements into high-level architectures, drives solution strategy across multi-vendor environments, and leads engagements from early discovery through to proposal and handover to delivery., Customer Engagement & Solution Ownership Lead customer discovery sessions to capture business and technical requirements * Translate customer outcomes into scalable, high-level architectures * Act as the technical authority throughout the engagement lifecycle * Present solutions confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Architecture & Design Produce high quality solution proposals and where necessary High Level Designs (HLDs) aligned to customer requirements * Design secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures across campus, data centre, WAN and cloud domains * Ensure alignment with best practices, vendor validated designs, and CDW standards * Support pricing, sizing, and commercial positioning * Identify opportunities to enhance solutions with additional services or capabilities * ## 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) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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