Network Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect (Network Architect)

Hybrid: London or Bristol area

Our client, a leading technology services organisation, is seeking a Network Solutions Architect (HPE/CISCO) to drive the design and delivery of complex, end-to-end IT and networking solutions

You’ll work closely with customers, internal teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into scalable, robust architectures that solve real-world challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers to understand their challenges and recommend the right solutions from our product portfolio.
• Lead architecture workshops, whiteboard sessions, and technical presentations for strategic accounts.
• Prepare RFIs, Statements of Work, Bills of Materials, and clear project documentation so post-sales teams can hit the ground running.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for networking, cloud, and security technologies across multiple vendors.
• Support the delivery of complex projects, acting as the technical point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Define project scope, workflows, and oversee the execution of designs by post-sales or implementation engineers.
• Collaborate with service providers, vendors, and partners to ensure the end-to-end solution meets performance, security, and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

• Strong experience designing solutions across networking, security, and cloud technologies (HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and others).
• Proven experience in translating client requirements into robust architectures that deliver measurable value.
• Hands-on knowledge of orchestration and management platforms (Juniper Apstra, Mist, Cisco ACI, or equivalent).
• Comfortable with CLI or orchestration platforms for configuring devices and integrating multi-vendor solutions.
• Experience with hyperscale and AI delivery networks is a plus.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.

Why Join This Opportunity:

This is a chance to take a lead role in shaping complex, multi-vendor architectures that make a real impact for clients.

You’ll work on cutting-edge technologies, grow your technical expertise, and influence solution strategy across multiple sectors - all while collaborating with a dynamic, forward-thinking team.