Queen Square Recruitment Ltd

Technical Solution Architect (Networks) Location: Wokingham 5 days onsite with travel at short notice Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £540 per day inside IR35 Working Pattern: Potential on-call/weekend support as required Duration: 6 to 12 months initially Clearance: Must be SC Cleared Role Overview Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Solution Architect (Networks) to design, implement, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions across enterprise environments. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures while ensuring compliance with best practices and security standards. Key Responsibilities Lead technical analysis at project feasibility stage, contributing to business cases and technical documentation Design and produce high-level and low-level network architectures covering infrastructure, integration, data, and security requirements Troubleshoot complex network environments and recommend improvements and optimisations Develop and contribute to IT roadmaps, standards, patterns, and reference architectures Ensure solutions align with security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices Represent architecture designs to governance bodies and stakeholders, addressing risks, assumptions, and constraints Support pre-sales activities including solution design and estimation Lead technical workshops with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors Work with third-party suppliers to ensure alignment with architectural standards Oversee network modelling, planning, installations, and upgrades Provide leadership and guidance to technical teams and collaborate with offshore delivery teams Skills & Experience 10+ years experience in network architecture and solution design Strong expertise in Cisco networking (Routing & Switching, LAN/WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, Traffic Engineering) Proven experience designing and configuring MPLS and MPLS VPNs (L2/L3) Strong troubleshooting skills across Cisco environments Knowledge of Firewall technologies (particularly Fortinet) Experience with network monitoring and logging tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, or equivalent) Deep understanding of IPSEC, GRE, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols Ability to produce HLD and LLD documentation and create architecture diagrams (Visio required) Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure network design Experience delivering network refresh and upgrade projects in live environments Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear business terms Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall environments Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional and distributed teams If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered

Network DNS Architect Location: Wokingham, UK Work Mode: Office based (5 days per week) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: 510 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Network DNS Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale DNS infrastructure within a large, complex environment. This role is ideal for a senior networking professional with deep expertise in DNS architecture, network design, and security, ideally with experience working in regulated or secure environments. You will take ownership of DNS strategy across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring high availability, resilience, and strong security controls. The role requires close collaboration with network, security, and cloud engineering teams, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable and resilient DNS solutions across enterprise environments Define DNS strategy including high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery Manage and optimise enterprise DNS platforms such as Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, or Microsoft DNS Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS mitigation, and threat protection Troubleshoot complex DNS and network infrastructure issues Work closely with network, security, and cloud teams on integration and optimisation Produce technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Required Skills and Experience Strong background in DNS architecture and enterprise network design Deep understanding of DNS protocols (UDP/TCP, recursive and authoritative DNS) Strong IP networking knowledge including TCP/IP, routing, and switching Hands-on experience with enterprise DNS platforms (Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, or Microsoft DNS) Experience with cloud DNS solutions such as AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, or Google Cloud DNS Knowledge of network security principles and DNS protection mechanisms Experience designing highly available and resilient systems Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Preferred Experience Security clearance or eligibility for security clearance Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Infoblox certification, or cloud certifications Experience in government, utilities, or other regulated sectors Soft Skills Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills Ability to work effectively in secure environments Leadership and mentoring capability Strong problem-solving mindset

D365 F&O Developer Rate: 465/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Work Model: Hybrid (visit to office once every week) to begin with Location: Windsor We are seeking an experienced D365 F&O Developer to join a dynamic team delivering large-scale ERP solutions. This is a remote role , requiring to visit the Windsor office once every week only at the beginning of the project. Key Responsibilities: Analyse, design, and enhance cloud-based software solutions in Billing, Payment Collection, and Finance. Write and debug code using X , .NET, and SQL technologies. Engage with the latest Microsoft preview releases, including Dual Write and RSAT. Lead technical deliverables within client-facing projects and ensure quality and traceability. Collaborate with Solution Architects and stakeholders to validate designs. Key Skills: Proficient in X for D365 Finance & Operations Strong SQL knowledge Full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations Experience with Azure DevOps and cloud infrastructure Integration experience with external systems (Power Platform, Dataverse, Dual Write, DMF, web services) 7-8 years of relevant D365 F&O development experience Additional Requirements: Individual contributor experience Agile processes exposure Energy industry experience is a plus

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid: 3 days in office, Warwick Duration: 6-Month Contract Rate: 450/day (Inside IR35) A leading organization is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their cloud data platform team on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, Warwick). This is a 6-month contracting role offering competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to a modern, cloud-native data platform. The Role You will be responsible for driving the design and implementation of scalable, high-performing data architectures and pipelines. Working with the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), you will provide both technical leadership and hands-on development, supporting the transition to modern Azure-based ingestion patterns and Medallion Architecture. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and layered models (Bronze/Silver/Gold). Develop robust, secure, and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure-based tools. Lead the migration from legacy ETL tools to modern cloud pipelines (ADF, Azure Functions, event-driven frameworks). Build performant SQL transformations and reusable data models. Implement CI/CD, automated testing, version control, and observability in workflows. Ensure data quality, validation, reconciliation, and auditability across platform layers. Collaborate with business and product teams to deliver high-quality analytical outputs. Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to team capability development. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python for production-grade pipelines. Expert-level SQL , including optimization and data modelling. Azure Cloud experience (ADF, Functions, Storage, Key Vault). Deep understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and scalable architectures . Proficiency in Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern engineering best practices. Experience with API and SFTP ingestion and resilient pipeline design. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills. Desirable Experience with Medallion/Lakehouse patterns or Databricks-style ecosystems. Experience in regulated or high-assurance data environments. Collaboration with modeling teams in engineering-modelling interfaces