Hamilton Barnes
Network Service Delivery Principal - Consultancy
Network Service Delivery Principal - Consultancy at Hamilton Barnes, based in Berkshire. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Berkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT & Software
Reference 1705252
About the role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity?
Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Backed by decades of experience, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With an international presence across multiple countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Define and own the end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN (including SD-WAN), cloud (AWS/Azure), and data centre environments
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and automated network designs
- Establish architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices
- Lead network security architecture, including segmentation, Zero Trust models, and next-generation Firewall strategies
- Drive adoption of Network DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver integrated solutions
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex network and security issues
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- 8+ years in network engineering, including leadership or principal-level experience
- Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN)
- Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN)
- Strong cloud networking knowledge (AWS, Azure, VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
- Experience with network security architecture and Zero Trust frameworks
- Proven experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)
- Strong documentation and design skills (HLDs, LLDs, Visio diagrams)
- Familiarity with ITIL processes in enterprise environments
Desirable Skills:
- CCNP/CCIE/CCDE
- CISSP, TOGAF, or SABSA
- AWS or Azure certifications
- Fortinet NSE or Palo Alto certifications
Salary:
- £400 per day
Reference: 1705252 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 30 Apr 2027 · Listed via Hamilton Barnes
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