Network Architect

Job overview

An exciting new post has arisen in the Network and Telecoms Team for a Network Architect with specialist knowledge across a range of complex systems, techniques and procedures underpinned by theory.

• Interview Date Monday 27 April 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with the Network Manager to deliver a reliable network infrastructure platform supporting Trust IT systems and ensure the Trust network infrastructure has sufficient capacity to cope with current and future demands increasing with need when required.
• To ensure the resilience and availability of underpinning network infrastructure meet the needs of the services depending upon it.
• To allow the risks, impact of changes and outages to be accurately assessed by providing documentation showing the relationship between services and their underpinning architecture.
• Work closely with the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure all network and wider infrastructure projects are fit for the operational environment.
• To define the network infrastructure strategy and ensure this is aligned with Directorate and Trust strategies.
• Work closely with the Network Manager to identify and investigate vendors and technologies that can be trialed and taken to subsequent implementations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will support the Network Manager & Senior Infrastructure Architect and:

• Manage the evaluation and documentation of Trust business needs/processes both operational and financial, including current process analysis and proposed revisions.
• Manage the design and documentation of infrastructure functional requirements in proscribed formats.
• Lead Trust staff, partners, and vendor/supplier staff in the deployment of production infrastructure.
• Provide on-going troubleshooting, support and maintenance of production applications. Includes 24/7 on call coverage.
• Works with Service Desk Manager and other specialist Managers to design, test and deploy appropriate hardware solutions including system access devices, connectivity requirements and interface solutions.
• Ensures that assigned projects are completed to time and budget constraints.