Skills

Communication Leadership Time Management Problem-solving Architecture Network Architecture Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Architecture Team Leader
Contract Duration: 6 months
Clearance: SC - PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE!
Location: 100% Remote role, candidate must be based in the UK
Reason for Contractor: Support peak workload requirements
Rate: £426 PAYE/£565 Umbrella (Inside IR35 Day Rate)Role Overview
We are seeking a Network Architect to join the UK Architecture Team. You will provide High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level (LLD) network design and contribute to a variety of network architecture initiatives over a six-month engagement.Key Responsibilities

Architect network solutions and lead their implementation
Collaborate with the wider architecture team on solution development
Deliver projects involving switching, routing, and Firewall technologies
Produce HLDs, LLDs, and design Blueprints
Lead technical delivery to ensure customer requirements are met
Support colleagues on architectural and technical topics
Mentor and support team members to grow capability
Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
CCNP-level (or equivalent) certification - Cisco/Aruba/Juniper
NG Firewall expertise (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint), CCSE preferred
Bonus experience: Aruba Fabric Composer, VXLAN, NSX-T, AWS, Azure
9+ years in LAN, WAN, remote access & data centre environments
9+ years working with major Firewall platforms
Proven architecture/design authority on large-scale projects
Strong background in producing high-quality technical documentation
Solid knowledge of public, private & hybrid cloud
Additional Skills

Strong project & time management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident presenting to technical and leadership audiences
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Leadership capabilities
Strong problem-solving skills
What You Bring

Deep network expertise
Analytical and structured thinking
Excellent organisation skills
Strong team and customer-focused mindset
Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies
What We Offer

Competitive compensation
Pension scheme
Access to Company Select benefits - private medical insurance, gym membership, childcare vouchers & more
IMPORTANT: Only candidates with a CURRENT and ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE will be considered.If you do not already hold active SC clearance, please do not apply, as your application cannot be progressed and will be automatically rejected.
Thank you for your understanding.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains. Our talent solutions allow you to seamlessly scale your team while connecting you with skilled professionals around the world who align with your chosen technologies. Our focus lies in managed solutions, and we empower businesses to move at speed and achieve goals efficiently. We support four service lines including customer experie... Know more