Lead Technical Architect (Network) - DV Cleared

Lead Technical Architect - Networks (DV Cleared)Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - mandatoryOnsite Requirement: 3 days per weekRate: £750 - £775 per day Inside IR35Location: Milton Keynes Overview:We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect (Networks) to join our client, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and governing network architecture across both physical and logical domains.The successful candidate will play a key role in a new project, leading network architecture strategy and ensuring designs are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective, aligned with organisational objectives and enterprise architecture standards.This role requires a strong blend of deep technical expertise, architecture governance, and stakeholder engagement, with a particular emphasis on end-to-end datacentre design and customer-facing delivery. Key Responsibilities:* Lead network architecture across physical and logical environments* Define and govern secure, scalable, and cost-efficient network designs* Act as the primary architect for key project delivery initiatives* Translate business and security requirements into technical solutions* Produce and review high- and low-level designs (conceptual, logical, physical) aligned to TOGAF* Provide leadership and guidance to architects and technical teams* Drive best practices in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration* Influence senior stakeholders ..... full job details .....