Network Solutions Architect
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.00 to £85,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JE |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH430528_1767958381 |
Summary
Network Solution Architect Christchurch/Filton/Portsmouth (Hybrid working) Competitive Salary + Bonus
My client a multi-national Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a multiple Network Solution Architects to work out of one of their Digital Intelligence sites.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead development activities alongside a team of engineers, guiding them from high-level design through to sub-system integration
- Provide specialist expert direction on how commercial technologies can be adapted and applied to the unique challenges of military deployed networks, ensuring robust, secure, and mission-ready solutions
- Will work closely with our Technical Authorities to ensure our products remain industry-leading and compliant with customer requirements and standards
- Bring fresh perspectives to improve the way we work and help inspire the next generation of technical experts from our Talent Pool
- Support the development of technical proposals for new projects
Your skills and experiences:
- Architecture & Design - Strong capability in high-level system design and decomposition into subsystems, including the analysis and recording of design decisions
- Systems Integration Expertise - Ability to design and integrate complex systems
- Networking & Communications - Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and protocols used in constrained or deployed environments
- Commercial Technology Adaptation - Skilled in applying COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) technologies to military or mission-critical contexts
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving - Ability to own the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues within a project team
- Any experience with SATCOMS, Radars/Aerials is highly desirable
- Suitable candidates may have previously been Systems Engineers, Solution Architects, Project Managers
- Extensive MOD experience
- Defence background
- Experience working on Falcon Project is desirable but not essential
- Exposure to NATO projects is desirable but not essential
To apply for this role please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below...