Solution Architect Lead - Network Airport

Lead Solution Architect - Network

Aviation Technology - Network Architecture - Campus, WAN, Wireless & OT Connectivity

Job Title

Lead Solution Architect - Network

Function

Solution Architecture / Network / Aviation & Transport

Reports To

Chief Architect / Lead Solution Architect - Airports

Level

Principal / Senior

Direct Reports

Network Architects / Engineers

Location

On-site at airport program with hybrid working; travel as required

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose

The Lead Solution Architect - Network owns the network architecture across the airport campus - LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and connectivity to operational technology, systems and stakeholders.

The role leads network design and standards, ensuring highly available, secure, high-performance connectivity that underpins safety- and security-critical airport operations 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture

• Own the network architecture - campus LAN, WAN, wireless, data center and segmentation.
• Design for high availability, redundancy, performance and scalability across the airport estate.
• Define network standards, topology and connectivity to systems, OT and external parties.

Security & Operations

• Embed network security (segmentation, zero-trust principles, secure connectivity) into designs.
• Ensure resilience, monitoring and manageability for 24/7 operations.
• Support integration with cyber, infrastructure and OT domains.

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor network architects/engineers; govern network design quality.
• Support estimation, planning and risk for the network domain.
• Engage stakeholders, vendors and operations teams.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Network architecture: Extensive experience in enterprise/campus network architecture on large, complex programs.
• Technologies: Deep knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless, data center networking, SD-WAN and segmentation.
• Availability & performance: Designing highly available, high-performance, resilient networks.
• Security: Strong grasp of network security and secure connectivity.
• Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders/vendors.

Desirable

• Knowledge of airport campus networks and OT/industrial connectivity.
• Network certifications (e.g. CCIE/CCNP, cloud networking).
• Experience in critical-infrastructure or 24/7 environments.
• Exposure to MSI operating models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Network and/or cloud networking certifications strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Network and systems thinking - design leadership - resilience focus - security mindset - stakeholder influence - collaboration - clear communication.