Senior Network Architect

Company Description Smartedge Solutions is a globally recognized technology firm established in 2005, headquartered in London with 15 offices worldwide. The company delivers a full range of IT Services and Professional Recruitment Services (PRS) across Europe, serving clients in both IT and engineering domains. Smartedge leverages a strong consultant network and an authenticated database of over 100,000 professionals to provide tailored, high-quality solutions. The organization is committed to helping clients transform organizational performance and gain a competitive edge through its SMART solutions.

Role Description The Senior Network Architect role at Smartedge Solutions is a full-time hybrid position based in Budapest, Hungary, with some flexibility to work from home. In this role, the Senior Network Architect will design, plan, and implement complex network architectures to support business and client requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating current network environments, creating high-level and detailed designs, overseeing deployment and configuration, and ensuring network performance, reliability, and scalability. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading network engineering initiatives, defining standards and best practices, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other network professionals. The Senior Network Architect will troubleshoot advanced issues, contribute to security and compliance measures, and participate in strategic technology planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or cloud networking.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise network solutions.
• Strong background in private cloud, Kubernetes, and cloud-native networking.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Deep understanding of network security principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience working across multiple technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.