Network Solutions Architect

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Competitive Salary + Bonus

Christchurch/Filton/Portsmouth (Hybrid working)

• Lead development activities alongside a team of engineers, guiding them from high-level design through to sub-system integration
• Provide specialist expert direction on how commercial technologies can be adapted and applied to the unique challenges of military deployed networks, ensuring robust, secure, and mission‑ready solutions
• Will work closely with our Technical Authorities to ensure our products remain industry‑leading and compliant with customer requirements and standards
• Bring fresh perspectives to improve the way we work and help inspire the next generation of technical experts from our Talent Pool
• Support the development of technical proposals for new projects

• Architecture & Design - Strong capability in high‑level system design and decomposition into subsystems, including the analysis and recording of design decisions
• Systems Integration Expertise - Ability to design and integrate complex systems
• Networking & Communications - Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and protocols used in constrained or deployed environments
• Commercial Technology Adaptation - Skilled in applying COTS (Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf) technologies to military or mission‑critical contexts
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving - Ability to own the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues within a project team
• Any experience with SATCOMS, Radars/Aerials is highly desirable
• Suitable candidates may have previously been Systems Engineers, Solution Architects, Project Managers
• Extensive MOD experience
• Defence background
• Experience working on Falcon Project is desirable but not essential
• Exposure to NATO projects is desirable but not essential

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT System Design Services