Network Architect

Network Architect Contract Opportunity - Inside IR35 - Initial 3 Month Contract - Hybrid (1-2 times per month in Sheffield or London)

The Bridge IT have partnered with a leading Financial Services client to recruit a driven Network Solution Architect to play a leading role in the design and delivery of technical solutions across the organisation’s infrastructure and application landscape.

This is a hands-on architecture role, with a strong focus on networking (Cisco), infrastructure, and the creation of high- and low-level solution designs for both internal teams and external third-party vendors. You will act as a key contributor in shaping our clients technology direction, while ensuring all solutions align with security, performance, and compliance standards.

You will work across multiple projects and operational workstreams, partnering with internal teams and external service providers to design, document, and guide the implementation of high-quality, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design of solutions across infrastructure and application domains, from high-level architecture to detailed technical specifications.

Produce comprehensive High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) that serve as authoritative blueprints for implementation by internal teams and third-party vendors.

Provide technical assurance and oversight of vendor deliverables, ensuring ...