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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive experience in network architecture and engineering, focusing on resilience, security, and compliance within regulated environments. Proficient in designing and assuring network traffic flow controls, connectivity solutions, and hybrid cloud integrations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Architecture ExperienceSoftware-Defined Networking KnowledgeNetwork Traffic Flow Control DesignCisco Technology ProficiencyHybrid Cloud Connectivity Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Network SegmentationNetwork Access ControlNetwork FirewallsNetwork Intrusion DetectionNetwork Detection and ResponseArchitecture Artefact ProductionHigh-Level Design CreationOptions Paper DevelopmentStandards and Governance SubmissionsControl Mapping

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsLeadership Skills

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentResilienceSecurityOperational ReadinessRisk ManagementCyber SecurityConnectivity SolutionsData Centre NetworkingCloud-Hosted ServicesTransformation Activity

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 aligned with enterprise standards
Produce and deliver reusable connectivity patterns
Assist with migration approaches for major transformation activity
Help teams make well-founded decisions about routing, domain name services, load balancing, network traffic flow control and application deployment
Connect strategic architecture decisions with network and security change design, assurance, deployment and operation
Collaborate with architecture, delivery, engineering, cyber security, platform teams and suppliers
Keep risk, compliance and operational readiness front of mind
Help shape 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
Knowledge of internal and external connectivity solutions, including Cisco technology
3+ years of practical experience designing or assuring network traffic flow controls
Experience with 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
Hybrid and public cloud connectivity experience, 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 welcomed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options: 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
Lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Professional growth, learning and development opportunities
Disability Confident Scheme interview guarantee for eligible applicants