IT & Software

Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications)

University of Nottingham

Nottingham · Nottinghamshire · United Kingdom

Overview

As Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications), you will define and govern the university’s network and unified communications architecture to underpin teaching, research, and services. You’ll develop target-state architectures and multi-year roadmaps across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring security, resilience, and alignment with institutional priorities. You will advise senior stakeholders, influence technology investments, and assure architectural integrity across major transformations. This role offers the chance to shape a globally connected university’s digital strategy within a collaborative, governance-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working
  • generous holiday entitlement
  • staff development and progression
  • fitness and health facilities
  • staff discounts
  • travel schemes
Responsibilities
  • Define and govern the network and unified communications architecture
  • Develop target-state architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, VoIP, telephony, mobile connectivity, cloud networking)
  • Provide trusted advisory input to senior stakeholders and influence strategic investments
  • Ensure architectural integrity of major transformation programmes
  • Collaborate with technical teams, suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver secure connectivity solutions
  • Contribute to architecture governance, technology lifecycle management, and procurement activities
  • Drive continuous improvement of architecture practices
Key requirements
  • Experience leading enterprise-scale network design and unified communications initiatives
  • Expert knowledge of routing and switching, hybrid cloud networking, and secure connectivity design
  • Proven ability to lead complex architectural initiatives in large organisations
  • Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, CCDE, CCIE, CISSP, or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect desirable
  • Stakeholder management and advisory influence
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Strategic thinking and decision making
  • SD-WAN
  • Zero Trust networking
  • VoIP/telephony

Reference: WJ-747_30172615

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