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# Network Architect - AWS, Cloud Networking, Market Data, Banking

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Multicasting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Low Latency, Real Time Data, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Open Network Automation Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/network-architect-%E2%80%93-aws-cloud-networking-market-data-banking-london_4820770

## About the Role

* Demonstrable experience as a Network Architect / Network Engineering Lead
 * Strong working knowledge of Hosting Architecture and Enterprise networking
 * Experience of designing and supporting Hosting environments across Datacentres, Cloud, and internet-facing platforms
 * Strong understanding of AWS (including end-to-end technical topology of AWS)
 * Demonstrable capability in Network Routing
 * Proven experience of Cloud Networking including Network Configuration
 * Ability to demonstrate Design scenarios using industry best practices
 * Strong understanding of BGP, multicast, low-latency networking and high-availability architectures
 * Experience supporting Market Data platforms (Bloomberg / Reuters / Exchange Connectivity), Trading infrastructure, or real-time data distribution environments
 * Hands-on experience with network automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, or API-driven platforms
 * Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams
 * Flexible approach towards hybrid working

Nice to have:

 * Previous working experience of Multi-Cloud environments AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud networking
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 connectivity, SaaS integrations, and hybrid networking
 * Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure consolidation, cloud migration, or data centre transformation programmes
 * Knowledge of Cisco networking environments and enterprise security platforms
 * Working knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles
 * Immediate availability

## Description

Network Architect - AWS, Cloud Networking, Market Data, Banking

Up to £850 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)

London / Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site)

12 Month initial Contract

My client is a leading international Banking organisation who urgently require Network Architect / Network Engineering Lead with proven Banking / Financial Services industry experience,
Market Data and AWS, Cloud Networking expertise to join a major infrastructure consolidation programme.

Key Requirements:

 * Demonstrable experience as a Network Architect / Network Engineering Lead
 * Strong working knowledge of Hosting Architecture and Enterprise networking
 * Experience of designing and supporting Hosting environments across Datacentres, Cloud, and internet-facing platforms
 * Strong understanding of AWS (including end-to-end technical topology of AWS)
 * Demonstrable capability in Network Routing
 * Proven experience of Cloud Networking including Network Configuration
 * Ability to demonstrate Design scenarios using industry best practices
 * Strong understanding of BGP, multicast, low-latency networking and high-availability architectures
 * Experience supporting Market Data platforms (Bloomberg / Reuters / Exchange Connectivity), Trading infrastructure, or real-time data distribution environments
 * Hands-on experience with network automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, or API-driven platforms
 * Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams
 * Flexible approach towards hybrid working

Nice to have:

 * Previous working experience of Multi-Cloud environments AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud networking
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 connectivity, SaaS integrations, and hybrid networking
 * Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure consolidation, cloud migration, or data centre transformation programmes
 * Knowledge of Cisco networking environments and enterprise security platforms
 * Working knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles
 * Immediate availability

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#4820770 - Liam