Site Technical Architect Network Infrastructure

Location:Fully onsite Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Extension possible)
Rate: £500£600 per day Inside IR35
Expenses: As per company policy

Role Overview

We are seeking a Site Technical Architect with deep expertise in enterprise network infrastructure, structured cabling, and on-site delivery. The role involves leading the design, coordination, and implementation of on-site network projects, including comms rooms, cabling, Cisco networking solutions, storage systems, and UPS infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have hands-on technical experience, excellent documentation skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex network solutions in secure or regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (copper and fibre)
• Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation
• Provide technical assurance for containment, labelling, pathways, and site installation compliance
• Assist engineers with Cisco network equipment configuration and troubleshooting (switching, routing, wireless, firewalls)
• Support integration of SAN/NAS storage platforms and associated networking
• Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations
• Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams for seamless delivery
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet operational, security, and compliance standards
• Liaise with 3rd parties and suppliers for quotes, delivery management, and issue resolution

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation
• Expertise in structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, and containment
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing (IOS/NX-OS)
• Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation
• Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and connectivity requirements
• Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and comms room environmental considerations
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong stakeholder communication and ability to lead technical discussions on-site
• SC clearance mandatory

Desirable

• Experience insecure or regulated environments(defence, government, critical national infrastructure)
• Knowledge ofITSM processes(e.g., ServiceNow)
• Understanding ofdatacentre standards, redundancy, cooling, and monitoring
• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, vendor-specific cabling accreditations)

Behaviour

• Approachable and collaborative, sharing challenges and solving issues together
• Courageous in thinking and doing things differently
• Proactive in asking questions and proposing new solutions
• Innovative mindset with acan-do attitudetowards delivery

Why Apply

• Work onhigh-profile, secure on-site network projectsin a regulated environment
• Hands-on and leadership role, with responsibility for full lifecycle delivery
• Opportunity to influencedesign standards, technical strategy, and best practices

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.