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Edge Network Architect
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Edge Network Architect – LAN/WLAN/SD-WAN
Location: Maidenhead / Remote
Contract: 6 months
Rate: Up to £550/day
Contract Type: Contract Inside I35
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Edge Network Architect to support a major enterprise and industrial network transformation programme.
The role will focus on designing secure, resilient and scalable edge networking solutions across LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
You will have the opportunity to work on complex transformation and modernisation initiatives involving industrial networking, cybersecurity, network segmentation and secure connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Design enterprise edge network architectures covering LAN, WLAN and SD-WAN environments.
- Assess current-state network infrastructure and define future-state architecture strategies.
- Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Develop network transformation, migration and modernisation roadmaps.
- Design and optimise OT network architectures across industrial and operational environments.
- Define secure IT/OT network segmentation strategies.
- Support architecture for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA and related operational platforms.
- Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to implementation and delivery teams.
- Review solution designs, assess risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Essential Experience
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking architecture and design.
- Strong expertise in LAN switching technologies.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise WLAN solutions.
- Proven experience designing SD-WAN architectures.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching and network segmentation.
- Experience designing or supporting Operational Technology (OT) networks.
- Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet, ICS and SCADA environments.
- Experience implementing secure IT/OT network separation and security controls.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture and Zero Trust principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and consulting skills.
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Desirable Experience
- Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure.
- Cisco SD-WAN Specialist certification.
- Aruba Certified Design Expert.
- Fortinet NSE certifications.
- CISSP, GICSP or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.
- TOGAF or enterprise architecture framework experience.
- Experience with Cisco, Aruba, HPE, Fortinet, VMware VeloCloud, Juniper or Extreme Networks.
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