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SC Cleared Network Architect

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Summary: The SC Cleared Network Architect role is a contract position focused on leading a virtual team in the design, development, and delivery of complex customer solutions. The architect will be responsible for transitioning existing solutions to proposed designs and ensuring the technical deliverables align with high-level designs and requirements. The position requires active SC clearance and expertise in various networking technologies. The contract is initially for three months with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical accountability and leadership of the virtual team for design, development, delivery, and testing of customer solutions.
  • Conduct low-level discovery of existing solution components and manage the transition to proposed solutions.
  • Sign off on pre-sales High Level Design and statement of requirements for the Solution Integration team.
  • Own the Solution Integration statement of work, translating high-level design into detailed technical deliverables.

Key Skills:

  • Active SC Clearance.
  • Cisco Routing & Switching (CCIE / CCDP certifications desired).
  • Enterprise architecture (TOGAF).
  • Design experience in UC, Contact Centre, and LAN/WAN technologies.
  • Fortinet SD-WAN expertise.
  • Strong project delivery experience (PRINCE2).

Salary (Rate): £65.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: SC Cleared Network Architect

Job Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid

Day Rate: £450-475/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

Contract Length: 3 months (extendable)

SC Cleared Network Architect - Role & Responsibilities

  • Technical accountability and leadership of the virtual team responsible for the detailed design, development, delivery and test of a multi-million-pound complex customer solutions
  • Low level discovery of existing solution components and ownership of the transition from existing to proposed solution
  • Sign off and acceptance of pre-sales High Level Design and statement of requirements on behalf of the Solution Integration team
  • Own the Solution Integration statement of work which translates the high-level design and requirements into detailed technical deliverables

SC Cleared Network Architect - Required Experience

  • Active SC Clearance
  • Cisco Routing & Switching (CCIE / CCDP certifications desired)
  • Enterprise architecture (TOGAF)
  • Design experience in one or more core areas of UC, Contact Centre and LAN/WAN related technologies
  • Fortinet SD-WAN
  • Strong project delivery (PRINCE2)

Interviews: January 2026

Start Date: February 2026

How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology

Rate:
£65 Per hour
Location:
United Kingdom
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

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