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# Network Architect

- **Company:** ECS Recruitment Group
- **Location:** Long Bennington, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £45,000 - £50,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Complex Networks, Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225825275-network-architect/ecs-resource-group-ltd

## About the Role

* Strong experience in Network Architecture within an ISP, telecommunications or service provider environment.
 * Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper Junos.
 * Good knowledge of Juniper MX Series routers, particularly MX204 and MX480.
 * Strong understanding of IP/MPLS network architecture

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Network Architect to take responsibility for designing, maintaining and developing core network infrastructure, helping improve performance, resilience and reliability.

You'll work across core IP/MPLS infrastructure, primarily using Juniper and Cisco technologies, combining hands-on network engineering, troubleshooting and design to improve network performance, resilience and scalability.

What You will be Doing:

 * Managing, maintaining and developing core IP/MPLS network infrastructure.
 * Working with Juniper routing platforms and Junos operating systems.
 * Supporting and improving BGP, OSPF, LDP and route reflector architectures.
 * Troubleshooting complex network faults and identifying long-term improvements.
 * Managing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching environments.
 * Planning and delivering network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure changes.
 * Developing network designs and technical recommendations to improve performance, resilience and scalability.
 * Supporting internet peering arrangements and connectivity with external providers.
 * Reviewing new networking technologies, hardware and software solutions.
 * Improving network automation, documentation and engineering standards.