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CDW

Senior Solution Architect – Secure Networks

CDW

. Own solution architecture for complex customer opportunities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in network architecture and design, with a strong focus on translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Proficient in leading customer engagements and producing high-quality technical documentation while ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Network ArchitectureEnterprise NetworkingSecurity TechnologiesTechnical DocumentationVendor Experience

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Hard Skills
LANWANData CentreEVPNVXLANNGFWZTNAIPS/IDSMicro SegmentationMacro Segmentation
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
CiscoJuniperHPE ArubaAristaFortinetPalo AltoAWSAzureSplunkAnsible
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNPCCIEJNCIPJNCIE
Industry Keywords
Solution ArchitectureHigh Level DesignCloud NetworkingZero TrustAIOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own solution architecture for complex customer opportunities
  • Lead customer discovery sessions to capture business and technical requirements
  • Translate customer outcomes into scalable, high-level architectures
  • Act as the technical authority throughout the engagement lifecycle
  • Present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Produce solution proposals and, where necessary, High Level Designs aligned to customer requirements
  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures across campus, data centre, WAN, and cloud domains
  • Ensure alignment with best practices, vendor-validated designs, and CDW standards
  • Support pricing, sizing, and commercial positioning
  • Identify opportunities to enhance solutions with additional services or capabilities
  • Define optimal technology stacks across networking and security domains
  • Assess multiple vendor solutions for compatibility, scalability, and business fit
  • Leverage vendor relationships, tools, and resources to validate designs
  • Embed Professional and Managed Services into solution designs
  • Support scoping and estimation of services aligned to customer outcomes
  • Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth post-sale transition
  • Support revenue growth through high-value, outcome-led engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years in network architecture, design, or consulting roles
  • Strong experience across enterprise and/or data centre networking
  • Proven track record of leading customer-facing technical engagements
  • Experience with enterprise networking: LAN, WAN, Data Centre; EVPN/VXLAN desirable
  • Experience with security technologies: NGFW, ZTNA, IPS/IDS, micro and macro segmentation, WAF
  • Strong vendor experience with Cisco, Juniper, HPE Aruba, Arista, Fortinet, or Palo Alto
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Strong problem-solving and solution design capability
  • Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including HLDs and proposals
  • Confident presentation to senior stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to influence and build consensus across technical and commercial teams
  • Understanding of solution pricing, risk, and commercial positioning
  • Ability to align technical design with revenue and margin objectives
  • Experience with Zero Trust architectures and modern security frameworks
  • Exposure to cloud networking, including AWS and Azure
  • Exposure to observability and AIOps tools, including Splunk, LogicMonitor, and BigPanda
  • Experience with automation and AI-driven operations, including Python, NetBox, Ansible, and Terraform
  • Relevant certifications, such as CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE
  • Working experience with AI in the workplace, such as Microsoft Copilot
  • Willingness to travel as required, typically up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunities for growth and supported professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • AI learning and experimentation opportunities
  • Equal opportunity employment