Lead Solution Architect - Network
Aviation Technology - Network Architecture - Campus, WAN, Wireless & OT Connectivity
Job Title
Lead Solution Architect - Network
Function
Solution Architecture / Network / Aviation & Transport
Reports To
Chief Architect / Lead Solution Architect - Airports
Level
Principal / Senior
Direct Reports
Network Architects / Engineers
Location
On-site at airport program with hybrid working; travel as required
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent
Role Purpose
The Lead Solution Architect - Network owns the network architecture across the airport campus - LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and connectivity to operational technology, systems and stakeholders.
The role leads network design and standards, ensuring highly available, secure, high-performance connectivity that underpins safety- and security-critical airport operations 24/7.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture
- Own the network architecture - campus LAN, WAN, wireless, data center and segmentation.
- Design for high availability, redundancy, performance and scalability across the airport estate.
- Define network standards, topology and connectivity to systems, OT and external parties.
Security & Operations
- Embed network security (segmentation, zero-trust principles, secure connectivity) into designs.
- Ensure resilience, monitoring and manageability for 24/7 operations.
- Support integration with cyber, infrastructure and OT domains.
Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and mentor network architects/engineers; govern network design quality.
- Support estimation, planning and risk for the network domain.
- Engage stakeholders, vendors and operations teams.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Network architecture: Extensive experience in enterprise/campus network architecture on large, complex programs.
- Technologies: Deep knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless, data center networking, SD-WAN and segmentation.
- Availability & performance: Designing highly available, high-performance, resilient networks.
- Security: Strong grasp of network security and secure connectivity.
- Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders/vendors.
Desirable
- Knowledge of airport campus networks and OT/industrial connectivity.
- Network certifications (e.g. CCIE/CCNP, cloud networking).
- Experience in critical-infrastructure or 24/7 environments.
- Exposure to MSI operating models.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Network and/or cloud networking certifications strongly preferred.
Key Competencies
- Network and systems thinking - design leadership - resilience focus - security mindset - stakeholder influence - collaboration - clear communication.
