Network Architect

Network Architect, Fully Remote, £575 p/d, Outside IR35:

We are seeking a Network Architect to join an exciting client's team on a temporary basis for a 6 month initial contract, to support our internal Security Architecture and wider technical teams in defining the necessary functional and non-functional detailed requirements ahead of a potential full SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) procurement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Discovery & Requirements Definition: Assess the current network architecture and its dependencies, identify gaps, constraints, and integration challenges for a SASE transformation, Support in the development of a set of technical requirements to guide vendor selection.
• Collaboration & Advisory: Work closely with Security Architects, Network Engineers, and IT teams as required. provide insights into potential operational and performance impacts.
• SASE Knowledge & Vendor Evaluation: Advise on key SASE capabilities (e.g., SD-WAN, SSE, Zero Trust), Help assess provider architectures, service models, and integration approaches, Support the organisation in defining the evaluation framework for vendors.

Essential Skills Required:

• Deep hands-on expertise in the existing network infrastructure
• A strong understanding of modern networking principles, architecture, and security frameworks
• A solid grasp of the SASE landscape, with experience in its concepts, implementation considerations, and vendor offerings.
• Extensive experience in large-scale enterprise networking (WAN, LAN, cloud networking, hybrid multi-cloud environment)
• Strong understanding of security principles (Zero Trust, identity-based access, traffic inspection)
• Familiarity with SASE models, vendors, and their differentiators
• Previous experience supporting network/security transformations

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