Network Site Architect

- Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects. - Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end-to-end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre). - Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation. - Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices. - Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, firewalls). - Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking. - Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design. - Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions. - Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements. - Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards. - Liaise effectively with third parties and suppliers, working with them to produce quotes and manage deliverables.