Senior Network Architect

Lloyds Banking Group

. Participate in solution architecture for the Bank network .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomSenior💰 £72,702 - £80,780 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network architecture and engineering, focusing on resilience, security, and compliance within regulated environments. Proficient in producing architecture artefacts and integrating hybrid and public cloud connectivity solutions.

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Network ArchitectureSoftware-Defined NetworkingCisco TechnologyNetwork Traffic Flow ControlCloud Connectivity

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Hard Skills

Network SegmentationNetwork Access ControlNetwork FirewallsNetwork Intrusion DetectionNetwork Detection and ResponseControl MappingArchitecture Artefacts ProductionHigh-Level DesignOptions PapersGovernance Submissions

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

Hybrid CloudPublic CloudData Centre Networking

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentResilienceSecurityComplianceConnectivity Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in solution architecture for the Bank network
Connect data centres, hosting locations, offices, branches and external services
Ensure network developments are resilient, secure and compliant with enterprise standards
Produce and deliver reusable connectivity patterns
Assist with migration approaches for major transformation activity
Help teams make decisions about routing, domain name services, load balancing, network traffic flow control and application deployment
Bring together architecture, delivery and engineering stakeholders
Connect strategic architecture decisions with network and security change design, assurance, deployment and operation
Keep risk, compliance and operational readiness front of mind
Help shape the development of network architecture capability across the wider function

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of network architecture or senior network engineering experience in a regulated environment, focused on resilience and security
Knowledge of software-defined networking for data centre, wide area, office and branch deployments
Experience with internal and external connectivity solutions, including Cisco technology
3+ years of practical experience designing or assuring network traffic flow controls
Knowledge of network segmentation, network access control, network firewalls, network intrusion, network detection and response, and control mapping
3+ years of experience producing and assuring architecture artefacts, including high-level designs, options papers, architecture decision records, standards and governance submissions
Experience with hybrid and public cloud connectivity, including integration between on-premises data centre networks and cloud-hosted services
Good communication and leadership skills
Ability to bring architecture, engineering, cyber security, delivery and service teams together to make informed decisions
Relevant transferable experience is accepted; specific years of experience are not an absolute barrier

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options, including flexibility in when hours are worked, hybrid working and job share
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Adaptable lifestyle benefits, such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments and recruitment-process adjustments
Opportunities to learn, grow and develop
Disability Confident Scheme interview guarantee for qualifying applicants