Site Technical Architect (Networks)
3 days ago
Barrow in Furness
Role Title: Site Technical Architect (Networks) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) Duration: 3 months Initially Rate £625p/d via Umbrella Clearance: SC + Sole UK National Expenses: Payable in line with company policy. Role Description: This position requires a candidate with a Senior Network Engineer skill set, with experience in structured cabling and containment, network infrastructure and it's components and on-site implementation tasks. High levels of documentation skills in producing Low Level Design and a hands-on attitude are also required. Must: ACI and ISE skills. The Site Technical Architect will lead the technical design, coordination, and delivery of on-site network infrastructure projects. This role focuses heavily on physical network environments, including comms rooms, structured cabling, copper and fibre containment, and the implementation of enterprise-grade Cisco networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across network hardware, storage platforms, UPS systems, and broader infrastructure components required to build and support resilient IT environments. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects., • Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end to end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre)., • Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation., • Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices., • Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, Firewalls)., • Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking., • Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design., • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions., • Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements., • Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards., • Strong technical background in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation., • Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, containment, and patching systems., • Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies (IOS/NX-OS environments)., • Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation., • Experience working with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and their connectivity requirements., • Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and environmental considerations for comms rooms., • Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams., • Experience in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure)., • Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar)., • Understanding of datacentre standards and best practices (cooling, redundancy, monitoring)., • Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, or vendor specific cabling accreditation.