Network Architect – AWS, Cloud Networking, Market Data, Banking

Network Architect – AWS, Cloud Networking, Market Data, Banking Up to £850 per day (Inside IR35 – Umbrella) London / Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site) 12 Month initial Contract My client is a leading international Banking organisation who urgently require Network Architect / Network Engineering Lead with proven Banking / Financial Services industry experience, Market Data and AWS, Cloud Networking expertise to join a major infrastructure consolidation programme. Key Requirements: Demonstrable experience as a Network Architect / Network Engineering Lead Strong working knowledge of Hosting Architecture and Enterprise networking Experience of designing and supporting Hosting environments across Datacentres, Cloud, and internet-facing platforms Strong understanding of AWS (including end-to-end technical topology of AWS) Demonstrable capability in Network Routing Proven experience of Cloud Networking including Network Configuration Ability to demonstrate Design scenarios using industry best practices Strong understanding of BGP, multicast, low-latency networking and high-availability architectures Experience supporting Market Data platforms (Bloomberg / Reuters / Exchange Connectivity), Trading infrastructure, or real-time data distribution environments Hands-on experience with network automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, or API-driven platforms Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams Flexible approach towards hybrid working Nice to have: Previous working experience of Multi-Cloud environments AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud networking Experience with Microsoft 365 connectivity, SaaS integrations, and hybrid networking Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure consolidation, cloud migration, or data centre transformation programmes Knowledge of Cisco networking environments and enterprise security platforms Working knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles Immediate availability #LI-DNI #4820770 - Liam Cornelius-Rumsey