Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications)


Company:	The University of Nottingham
Salary:	£59,966 to £73,686 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NG8 1BB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect (Network & Communications) to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global digital infrastructure.

As a senior technical leader within Digital and Technology Services, you will be responsible for defining and governing the network and unified communications architecture that underpins the university's teaching, research, and professional services activities. Working across a complex and diverse environment spanning on-premises, cloud, and hybrid technologies, you will ensure our network and communications capabilities remain secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned to institutional priorities.

You will lead the development of target-state architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps covering areas such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust networking, VoIP, telephony, mobile connectivity, and cloud networking. Acting as a trusted advisor and design authority, you will provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders, influence strategic technology investments, and assure the architectural integrity of major transformation programmes.

The role requires close collaboration with technical teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to deliver modern, secure connectivity solutions that support a globally connected university community. You will also contribute to architecture governance, technology lifecycle management, procurement activities, and the continuous improvement of our architecture practices.

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