Network Architect - Sponsorship Available
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £48,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 48k plus travel and healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4755397_1766423281 |
Summary
This role offers sponsorship for the correct level of experience only.
Please read the JD below before calling. I cannot accept enquiries from candidates who don't have the required Network Architecture experience.
Job Purpose:
Lead and execute all activities related to our ICT services, including planning, design, and architecture, in addition to maintenance of network and system solutions. Design and support IoT service platforms. Manage the full lifecycle of our equipment and services. Take responsibility for our ICT services operations, including L3/L2 networks, firewalls, security services, SD-WAN.
Responsibilities:
Detailed planning, design and development of our services, including network and server applications.
Network element configuration including day-to-day service delivery.
Network and server implementation and optimisation, including designing and testing procedures.
Service, network and hardware migration planning and execution.
Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing.
Creating handover documents and delivering training within the division.
Developing and implementing new features and services.
Careful consideration regarding implementation and ensuring systems are profitable.
Vendor and carrier negotiation, and control for gaining the necessary information and following it through.
Establishing and ceasing circuit connections of the systems.
3rd level troubleshooting with related internal teams and being the first point of contact for internal and external matters.
Acting as a technical lead for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
In case of critical incidents, coordinate with relevant parties and provide support as required to ensure service continuity.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Planning abilities to encompass Network/Systems/Servers.
Sufficient work experience in Networking: CCNP, JNCIATCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, Data Transmission, L2/L3 VPN, Multi-Layer Networking, QoS, Security Firewall, SDWAN, EVPN-VXLAN and IPSec. SONET/SDH, Ethernet, MPLS, Optical Networking.
Generic Routing, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, ISIS and BGP4. Cisco IOS, Junos, Paloalto PAN-OS, Mikrotik OS, AWS operation and configuration.
UNIX command operation and setup/management
Facility Management, Network Cabling, Equipment Installation
Provider-related server application. I.E. SMTP, DNS, HTTP, Radius, SNMP Monitoring & Traffic Management
Knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to read and write technical documentation
Strong time management, multitasking & organisational skills
Contact Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment if you have the required experience and are interested in the role. My contact details are available on my LinkedIn profile
You must be based in London for this position
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