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Wood

Senior Network Architect

Wood

Senior Network Architect designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. Open to remote candidates in the UK.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSplunkSwitchingVMwareVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise network architectures (LAN / WAN / WLAN / Data Center / Cloud)
  • Developing and maintaining network diagrams, standards, and documentation
  • Evaluating new technologies and recommending improvements to existing infrastructure
  • Configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless systems
  • Managing and optimizing SD-WAN, VPNs, and remote-access solutions
  • Ensuring uptime and performance of network systems through proactive monitoring and tuning
  • Overseeing lifecycle management including patching, upgrades, and hardware refreshes
  • Implementing and maintaining network security controls (ACLs, IPS/IDS, segmentation, firewalls)
  • Collaborating with cybersecurity teams on risk assessments, audits, and incident response
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate security policies and industry best practices
  • Designing and supporting hybrid-cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, etc)
  • Developing network automation scripts and tools using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible
  • Integrating network infrastructure with cloud-native services and virtualization platforms
  • Leading network projects from design through execution and post-implementation support
  • Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams (Server, Security, Applications, Operations) to support business objectives
  • Serving as an escalation point for complex network issues

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
  • Expert-level knowledge of:
  • - Routing & switching (OSPF, BGP, STP, VLANs, QoS)
  • - Firewalls and security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / FTD, Fortinet)
  • - Wireless technologies (802.11 standards, controllers, site surveys)
  • - Cloud networking (Azure / AWS / VPN / ExpressRoute / Direct Connect)
  • - SD-WAN platforms
  • Proficiency with network monitoring / management tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, ThousandEyes, etc)
  • Scripting or automation experience (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)
  • Professional certifications such as:
  • - CCNP/CCIE (Cisco)
  • - PCNSE (Palo Alto)
  • - JNCIP/JNCIE (Juniper)
  • - AWS/Azure networking specialty certifications
  • Experience with Zero Trust architectures.
  • Knowledge of VoIP / SIP, load balancing (F5), and network virtualization (VMware NSX)
  • Experience working in highly regulated environments (finance, healthcare, energy, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead technical initiatives
  • High attention to detail with a security-first mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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Hard Skills & Tools
network architectureroutingswitchingfirewallsSD-WANnetwork automationcloud networkingnetwork securityload balancingVoIP
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationleadershipattention to detailmentorshipcollaborationtime managementtechnical guidance
Certifications
CCNPCCIEPCNSEJNCIPJNCIEAWS networking specialtyAzure networking specialty