Cato Cloud Network Architect

Inside IR35 - £750 - £900 a day

Remote - adhoc travel to Reading

The Cato Cloud Network Architect will provide Cato Network and infrastructure architecture technical direction across the Modernisation workstream. The role will support the design and delivery of cloud, network, data protection, cyber resilience and infrastructure modernisation initiatives, ensuring that project-level solutions align with enterprise strategy, architecture principles, security requirements and operational standards.

The role will initially support activity including the Cato Cloud to Cloud and Cloud to Datacentre (C2C and C2DC) proof of concept and wider connectivity transformation, alongside work involving Cato Networks, and cloud technologies. The role holder will guide technical options, analyse dependencies and risks, and help translate Proof of Concept outcomes into clear recommendations, designs, roadmaps and deliverable work packages. Cato Network experience is essential for this role.

Key Functional/Technical Skills

• Strong infrastructure architecture experience across hybrid cloud, on-premises platforms, Cato networks, connectivity, security and service integration.
• Knowledge or practical experience of Cato Networks, SASE, SD-WAN and Zero Trust Network Access is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.
• Experience of datacentre and cloud connectivity, including cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-datacentre patterns.
• Ability to define high-level architecture, non-functional requirements, Proof of Concept scope, test success criteria and technical roadmaps.
• Awareness of architecture frameworks and governance. TOGAF and relevant Azure, AWS, Microsoft, networking or security certifications are useful but not essential.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery practices and the ability to work effectively across discovery, design, delivery and service transition.
• Provide design authority and direction from discovery and Proof of Concept through detailed design, delivery, testing, transition and operational acceptance.
• Ensure deviations from standards are identified and managed through the appropriate architecture governance process.
• Maintain a current understanding of cloud, network, cyber resilience, backup and infrastructure technologies and their strategic application.
• Modernisation Delivery and Planning
• Provide architectural leadership for the C2C and C2DC Proof of Concept, including test scope, success criteria, technical dependencies, findings and recommendations for wider adoption.
• Support modernisation initiatives where necessary involving cloud platforms, Cato Networks, secure connectivity, Zero Trust Network Access and cyber resilience.

For further information please contact Sarah Owen - (see below) or call