Network Architect - DV Cleared
Network Architect - DV Cleared
- 15+ Month Contract
- Outside IR35
- £650-£750 per day
- On-site in Hampshire
- Active DV Clearance required before application
We're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments.
You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation.
What You'll Be Doing- Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
- Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
- Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments.
- Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project life cycle.
- Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures.
Essential Skills
- Current DV Clearance (essential).
- Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments.
- Strong technical expertise in:
- BGP
- EVPN-VXLAN
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design
- Experience designing modern data centre network architectures.
- Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and network security best practices.
- Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs.
- Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes.
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government.
- Experience working on complex, mission-critical programmes.
Contract Details
- 15+ Month Contract
- Outside IR35
- £650-£750 per day
- On-site in Hampshire
- Active DV Clearance required before application
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, working with cutting-edge networking technologies in a secure environment.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
Reference: 3132494333
Network Architect - DV Cleared
Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CBS Butler
Network Architect - DV Cleared
- 15+ Month Contract
- Outside IR35
- £650-£750 per day
- On-site in Hampshire
- Active DV Clearance required before application
We're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments.
You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation.
What You'll Be Doing- Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments.
- Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation.
- Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments.
- Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project life cycle.
- Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures.
Essential Skills
- Current DV Clearance (essential).
- Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments.
- Strong technical expertise in:
- BGP
- EVPN-VXLAN
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design
- Experience designing modern data centre network architectures.
- Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and network security best practices.
- Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs.
- Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes.
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government.
- Experience working on complex, mission-critical programmes.
Contract Details
- 15+ Month Contract
- Outside IR35
- £650-£750 per day
- On-site in Hampshire
- Active DV Clearance required before application
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, working with cutting-edge networking technologies in a secure environment.
Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
Reference: 3132494333
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