Summary:An NHS Trust is seeking a Network Architect to help with a major upgrade project for 6 months. The Network Architect will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Server Farm (SF), Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) and Telephone infrastructure upgrade (TIU) projects. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support the consolidation and transformation of existing data centre infrastructure. Lead the design and architecture of network solutions to support the migration and consolidation of services across multiple data centres.Work with the Head of Infrastructure in running the architecture review board sessionsEnsure network designs align with enterprise standards, security policies, and business continuity requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, server, storage, security, and application teams to deliver an integrated solution.Define and document the current state and target state of the network architecture, including L2/L3 topology, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, and load balancing.Plan and support network changes, including upgrades, new deployments, and decommissioning activities in coordination with project timelines.Identify and mitigate risks associated with network performance, redundancy, and scalability during consolidation.Provide technical leadership for the implementation and troubleshooting of complex networking ..... full job details .....