Solutions Architect

• We are seeking a highly skilled and customer focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team
• This role bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions, working closely with sales teams, clients, and delivery teams to design innovative, scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions across cloud, infrastructure, networking, and modern workplace technologies
• Act as the technical lead during the presales process, engaging with customers to understand their business objectives, technical challenges, and transformation goals
• Design and present end-to-end solutions across one or more of the following technologies:
• Public Cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Architectures
• Enterprise Infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Virtualisation)
• Networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wireless, Firewalls, VPN)
• Identity & Access Management
• Modern Workplace and Collaboration Platforms
• Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
• Cyber Security and Compliance Solutions
• Produce high-quality solution designs, project scopes, resource plans, and cost estimates
• Deliver compelling customer presentations, architecture workshops, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements
• Support project delivery teams where required to ensure solutions are implemented in line with agreed architecture, governance, and best practice
• Collaborate with account managers, delivery teams, vendors, and strategic partners to ensure solutions are commercially viable and technically deliverable
• Produce technical documentation including solution proposals, architecture diagrams, bid responses, and implementation documentation
• Stay current with emerging technologies, cloud innovations, networking trends, cybersecurity developments, and vendor roadmaps
• Contribute to the development of new managed services, go-to-market offerings, reusable solution frameworks, and sales enablement materials
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to colleagues where appropriate

Benefits

• Flexible, family friendly working options
• Your progression and development is encouraged

• The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background with experience across enterprise infrastructure, public cloud platforms, networking, security, and managed services, combined with strong commercial awareness and excellent customer engagement skills
• Experience with automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code using technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, or CloudFormation
• Experience with identity, authentication, and access management solutions (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta or equivalent)
• Knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, or similar technologies
• Strong experience designing enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions across one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Understanding of cloud governance, cost optimisation, licensing, and commercial considerations
• Solid understanding of hybrid cloud, cloud migration, modernisation, and digital transformation projects
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles including Zero Trust, endpoint protection, identity security, SIEM, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance
• Experience designing networking solutions including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and network security
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting bids, proposals, and customer presentations
• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Technical Consultant, Presales Consultant, or similar customer-facing technical role
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and solution design skills
• Experience delivering customer workshops, technical discovery sessions, and solution design engagements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences