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Ampstek

Network Architect

Hybrid

Birmingham, United kingdom

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Creativity Python Network Security Firewalls CI/CD Monitoring Ansible Networking Architecture git Organization Azure AWS CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Grafana

Job Specifications

About Us:

AmpsTek – a global technology leader since 2013 – is transforming how businesses approach technology and staffing solutions. Founded by seasoned technology leaders across the UK, Europe, APAC, North America, and LATAM, and with registered offices in 30+ countries, we deliver exceptional service, scalable solutions, and measurable impact.

With a portfolio of 200+ clients and millions of users across web and mobile platforms, we empower businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that values talent, creativity, and results.

Role : Network Architect

Location : Leeds, Birmingham, or Manchester (Hybrid 1-2 days onsite/week)

Contract (InsideIR35)

NOTE: Travel to Warwick will be required during the initial transition phase. Expenses TBC

Job Description:

Enterprise Networking: Cisco Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, VRRP), VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS, multicast.

Cloud Networking: AWS/Azure VPC/VNet design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, cloud load balancers, cloud firewalls.

Data Center & ACI: Cisco ACI fabric design, APIC management, Nexus 9K, VXLAN/EVPN, spine–leaf architecture.

SD‑WAN: Cisco Viptela/Meraki design and deployment for hybrid connectivity.

Load Balancing: NetScaler ADC (GSLB, SSL offloading, L7 policies, content switching).

Network Security: ACLs, segmentation, microsegmentation, firewall policies, Zero Trust principles.

Automation & IaC: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git-based CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and config compliance.

Monitoring & Observability: Dynatrace, Grafana, SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, AppDynamics.

Architecture & Design: HLD/LLD creation, modernization roadmaps, cloud‑integrated network design patterns.

Lifecycle & Operations: Hardware/firmware upgrades, migrations, refresh projects, performance optimization.

About the Company

Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freel... Know more