Principal Network Architect

Job Title: Principal Network Architect

Location: UK Remote

Salary: 75000 DoE

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Want to set the technical direction Lead the design and delivery of next-generation secure network architectures that power digital transformation for enterprise clients.

Want to influence and inspire Mentor engineers define standards and shape how Tieva delivers SD-WAN SASE and AI-driven secure connectivity.

Want to be the go-to authority Be the trusted escalation point and technical conscience behind some of the UKs most complex secure networking projects.

If yes then lets get to the important stuff!

The Role:

As a Principal Network Architect youll be the technical authority across TIEVAs Secure Networks Practice bridging architecture delivery excellence and service innovation. Youll define how Fortinet-based solutions are designed built and integrated across hybrid and cloud environments ensuring every project runs right-first-time and exceeds customer expectations.

What youll do:

• Lead complex architecture: Design and oversee Fortinet SD-WAN SASE and Secure Network implementations for enterprise customers.

• Guide the team: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers ensuring accuracy quality and consistency in every deployment.

• Define the standards: Develop best-practice templates repeatable architectures and delivery frameworks to drive service maturity.

• Productise innovation: Collaborate with the Practice Lead on productising Secure Network services and evolving Tievas SD-WAN and SASE portfolio.

• Champion Secure Networking & AI: Stay ahead of the curve on emerging architectures automation and AI-driven operations.

• Drive quality: Act as final escalation for design and delivery challenges ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Collaborate across teams: Work with Microsoft specialists and cloud architects to deliver integrated hybrid and multi-cloud solutions.

• Represent Tieva: Act as a trusted advisor and technical evangelist in customer workshops presentations and industry forums.

The Candidate:

Youre an experienced and delivery-focused network architect with deep Fortinet expertise and a passion for raising the technical bar. You thrive on complex challenges guiding others and bringing structure and clarity to multi-layered solutions.

What youll bring:

• Expert knowledge of Fortinet technologies (FortiGate FortiManager FortiAnalyzer FortiSASE).

• Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or working towards FCSS in Secure SD-WAN and SASE.

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust SASE and SecOps principles.

• Proven experience leading technical delivery and mentoring engineering teams.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure M365 and hybrid cloud networking.

• Excellent communication skills able to engage both technical and executive audiences.

• Curiosity and innovation a passion for automation AI and continual improvement.

What youll get in return:

Financial

• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Car allowance(subject to role)
• 1000 refer a friend bonus.
• Generous uncapped commission scheme(sales role)
• Profit share bonus scheme(non-sales subject to T&Cs)
• Free will-writing service
• Long Service Awards(financial and time rewards)
• Electric Car Scheme(salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• IT Purchase / Loan Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Tool
• Pension Surgery (consultation with a financial advisor)
• Discount scheme (retail experience days etc.)
• Navan
• Buying holidays (salary sacrifice)
• Childcare voucher scheme

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme -for you and your family (Counselling legal advice career coaching financial support)
• Digital GP
• YuLife Wellbeing platform
• Gym membership contribution
• Gym time
• Yoga Free onsite yoga
• Eye tests
• Flu jabs
• Fruit basket per floor stocked weekly
• Mental Health First Aiders

Time off

• Holidays above statutory increasing with service plus 8 bank holidays

• Birthday benefit -Have your birthday off on us!

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty
• Funeral Leave
• Volunteering Days

Perks

• Welcome goodie bag.
• Company apparel
• Free staff parties
• Incentives Competitions and prizes including trips.
• Staff awards
• Culture Team events

Environment

• Free onsite parking
• New refurbed office -Table tennis table football games consoles multi-faith room fully stocked bar outdoor eating area smoking shelter.

Why choose TIEVA

Were not your average technology company we reward innovation and outside the box thinking.A career at TIEVA means giving you the opportunity to shape your will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed this isnt just the basics we are talking about the latest automation technology weekly campaigns holidays prizes and team incentives.

Further faster- We know its important for you to keep moving forward thats why youll have the very best training invest heavily in our teams culture environment and values which is reflected in us holding an Investors in People Platinum Standard accreditation and by us continuing to develop talent from within.

More than technologyTIEVA is a leading IT solutions and services provider operating within all have experienced phenomenal growth by adopting a people-first approach and providing exemplary service to our customers.

Real world real career-Our teams key focus is to deliver world class services & the best in will work with the team to innovate yet always be looking to improve and deliver a portfolio of new products and services to our customers.

If you would be interested in joining a rapidly expanding highly reputable business with an inclusive driven and highly committed team please apply ASAP!

TIEVA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life however we are only able to consider applications from individuals who have existing and long term right to work in the UK.

Our Promise to you.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity we can provide support and adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

TIEVA is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want without changing who you are. We welcome all and are passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life.

Required Experience:

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