Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Network Architect to work within the Thames Valley Police Force.Location: Kidlington (Thames Valley Police HQ)Daily Rate: 650 per day outside of IR35Contract End Date: May 2026 Temporary ContractWorking Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.40am to 5pmAre you a visionary Network Architect with a passion for building robust and secure network infrastructures? Join our client in the public services sector and lead exciting projects that make a real difference! We are looking for a talented individual to provide expert technical leadership and design oversight across a variety of network infrastructure initiatives.What You''ll Be Doing:As a Network Architect, you will:Lead Network Design and Architecture: Spearhead the design and implementation of complex network solutions that align perfectly with both business and technical requirements. Provide critical oversight of third-party network designs, especially those utilising Cisco and Fortinet technologies.Design SD-WAN Solutions: Take charge of designing, deploying, and managing Fortinet SD-WAN environments, acting as the technical authority for evaluating third-party proposals.Support Cisco Infrastructure: Deliver and support Cisco Catalyst Centre deployments while providing architectural guidance for third-party Cisco network designs.Enhance Network Security: Apply your expertise in network security protocols and firewall configurations, focusing on Fortinet and Cisco