Solutions Architect

Reference
1100100

Branch
University of Staffordshire

Start date
08/09/2025

Duration
Ongoing

Hours and days
Monday - Friday. 36 hours a week

Dress code
Smart Casual

Salary from
£25,000

Salary to
£30,000

Role
Our client are seeking a talented Solutions Architect with a deep understanding of defence collaboration technologies and security requirements to join their team. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in designing and implementing innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of their clients in the Defence and National Security sectors.

Duties and responsibilities
Client Engagement and Consultation:

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, technical challenges, and security considerations and translate them into technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and engineering teams to translate client requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Lead on the creation and delivery of technical workshops, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase proposed solutions and gain buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on technology trends, industry best practices, and emerging threats in the field of secure defence collaboration.

Solution Design and Development:

• Design end-to-end solutions that address client needs while adhering to industry best practices and security standards.
• Develop detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans to guide solution delivery.
• Develop detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFIs and RFPs.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

• Conduct thorough assessments of available technologies, products, and platforms to identify the most suitable solutions for specific client requirements.
• Evaluate the security posture and compliance of potential technologies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Provide recommendations and rationale for technology selections, taking into account factors such as scalability, interoperability, and total cost of ownership.

Solution Implementation and Integration:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and third-party vendors to ensure the successful definition of project scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Provide technical oversight and support throughout the implementation lifecycle, addressing any issues or challenges that may arise.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and security developments relevant to defence collaboration and national security.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement of existing solutions, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property, thought leadership, and best practices within the organisation.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP, ITILv4) are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of defence collaboration technologies, including secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, and information assurance.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, encryption standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to defence and national security environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in solution design and modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and effective solutions to real-world challenges.

Location
Stoke-On-Trent

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Great company to work for
• Pension Scheme 

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