Are you a Senior Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT, networking, and telecommunications environments? Apply now for a long-term contract opportunity with a global client. This role is focused on designing and optimising large-scale, mission-critical network and security infrastructures.
Requirements:
* 20+ years of experience in enterprise IT, networking, and telecommunications
* Extensive expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and network security architectures
* Proven background in designing high-level (HLA) and low-level architectures (LLA) for global infrastructures
* Strong experience in data centre design, deployment, and migration (including greenfield and modernisation)
* Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, load balancing, and WAN connectivity solutions
* Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions
* Experience producing comprehensive technical documentation and architectural guidelines
* Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills with a customer-oriented consulting approach and the ability to lead international delivery teams
* Languages: English (fluent)
Job description:
* Design high-level and low-level architectures for complex network and security infrastructures, focusing on Palo Alto technologies
* Lead data centre design, deployment, and migration initiatives for both greenfield and modernisation projects
* Translate business and operational requirements into scalable, secure, and future-proof technical solutions
* Implement and optimise enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
* Develop secure network segmentation and governance models aligned with compliance and security standards
* Produce comprehensive technical documentation, operational procedures, and architectural guidelines
* Provide technical leadership and operational support during critical infrastructure transitions
* Support pre-sales activities, technical assessments, and solution proposals
* Deliver knowledge transfer and technical training to engineering and operations teams
* Collaborate with international stakeholders and delivery teams in complex enterprise environments