Network Platform ArchitectRemote (Portugal) | 6-Month Contract | Global Logistics Enterprise We are partnering with a leading global logistics organisation operating across 500+ international locations, delivering mission-critical services across complex IT and OT environments. We are seeking an experienced Network Platform Architect to lead the strategic evolution of the enterprise network platform. This is a high-impact contract role suited to a senior architect who thrives in global, large-scale environments and can bridge strategy with engineering execution. The Opportunity As Network Platform Architect, you will define, govern, and evolve the organisation's global network architecture, ensuring scalability, security, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with enterprise strategy. You will work cross-functionally with Enterprise Architecture, Technology Platforms, Cyber Security, and Network Engineering teams to drive architectural excellence across a highly distributed global estate. Key Responsibilities Lead the network architectural strategy – build, deliver, and maintain the long-term roadmap Establish and maintain enterprise-wide network architecture standards Ensure architectural conformance across IT & OT environments globally Align network strategy with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber, Technology Platforms, and Business objectives Drive cost-effective solution design and optimisation initiatives Develop and present business cases for strategic network initiatives Produce and maintain architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLD frameworks, reference models, standards) Partner with Network Platform Engineering to operationalise designed solutions Champion continual improvement of network products and services Drive adoption of Network Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation-first approaches ️ Experience & Skills Required Proven experience as a Network Architect within large, global enterprises (multi-site / 500+ locations preferred) Strong background in enterprise network design (WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, Cloud connectivity, Data Centre, Security integration) Experience aligning architecture to Enterprise Architecture frameworks Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code / automation in networking Strong stakeholder engagement and governance experience Experience working across both IT and OT environments is advantageous Strong commercial awareness with experience building business cases Ability to translate strategy into implementable engineering outcomes