Network Architect

This is a hands-on architecture role, combining customer solution design, technical leadership and implementation across a diverse range of customer environments. You’ll play a key role in shaping secure, scalable and resilient network solutions, working closely with customers from initial design through to delivery. As a senior member of the team, you’ll act as a technical authority for networking technologies, supporting complex projects, contributing to presales activities and providing guidance to engineers across the business. The role offers exposure to a broad range of networking and security technologies, with a particular focus on modern network architectures, SD-WAN and the Fortinet ecosystem. Experience with FortiGate is highly desirable, whilst exposure to technologies such as ZTNA, CASB and threat protection would be advantageous, though not essential. If you enjoy solving complex networking challenges, influencing technical direction and remaining close to the technology, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact within an award-winning MSP supporting a wide range of customers across the UK., Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments.

• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects.
• Produce high and low-level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard.
• Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless networking solutions.
• Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors.
• Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments.
• Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice.
• Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice.

Do you have experience in WAN?, * Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies.

• Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate
• Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving.
• Experience leading or owning complex networking projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN and network security.
• A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.

Wanstor is an award-winning Managed IT Services provider helping ambitious organisations use technology to achieve better business outcomes - securely, efficiently, and at scale. Established in 2002, we deliver end-to-end technology services spanning managed IT support, cloud, infrastructure, networking, security, communications, and AI adoption services. Our approach is built around three core principles: Experience First - delivering proactive, seamless technology experiences that reduce friction and help customers stay productive. AI Fluent - embracing AI within our own services while helping customers confidently adopt intelligent automation and AI-driven ways of working. Secure by Default - embedding security and resilience into everything we design, deliver, and support. At Wanstor, our people are our greatest strength. We combine technical expertise with a service-first mindset, creating an environment where talented individuals can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact for our customers.

We’re proud of the careers people build here. Across the business, there are many examples of colleagues progressing into new roles, expanding their skills, and building long-term careers at Wanstor. We’re committed to creating an environment where people are supported to develop, grow, and succeed., Wanstor is an award-winning IT Solutions Company celebrating its 22nd year in business. The company has grown year on year and now has a team of over 240 staff. With IT Support Offices in central London and regional field-based IT Support, we are well placed to meet our customers’ needs for a quick response. We provide a range of hosted and deployed services for customers small and large. Our hosted solutions include hosted Email (Hosted Exchange), Hosted online back-up, Hosted Desktop, and Hosted Network Monitoring. Wanstor provides a full support service which includes a 24-hour helpdesk, network monitoring and on-site support.

Wanstor’s clients provide a wide variety of fascinating opportunities for motivated technical staff. We employ service-oriented technical experts to work within our service team delivering a variety of hosted and deployed solutions. We are a growing company with dedicated teams managing networks, storage and colocation. Our customers are some of the biggest brand names in the UK, and our consultants are some of the most skilled networking experts in the country. As a service-centric organisation, we see people as our best competitive advantage as we strive to provide unsurpassed service to our customers. We expect a lot but at the same time are extremely supportive as we look to help realise each person’s potential in building a successful career with Wanstor. Core Values We align ourselves to a core set of values & behaviours: * For the changemakers

For those who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and challenge the norm. Always one step ahead, we’re here to ignite innovation and propel businesses forward. We know that when tech runs flawlessly, everything else follows suit - giving our customers the space to pursue their next bold idea.

• For the go-getters

We’re driven to stay curious and meet each challenge head-on, crafting future-proof solutions that empower others. We analyse, critique, and execute with precision, knowing excellence lies in the details and true support means always showing up. Our track record reflects a commitment to real, lasting results that let charities care, cafés pour, and cities grow. For those who drive forward and make good on every promise, we’re here.

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We’ll always tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Navigating tech can be complicated, but the way forward shouldn’t be. We keep it real, clear, and helpful, guiding you every step of the way