Solutions Architect
Oscar Associates (UK) Ltd
Stafford, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 75KJob location
Stafford, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Computer Security
Interoperability
Remote File Sharing
Secure Messaging
Job description
We're working with a specialist technology organisation who are looking to appoint a Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, high-impact collaboration solutions.
This is a key role working at the intersection of technology, security, and client engagement - ideal for someone who enjoys shaping complex solutions in highly regulated environments.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. What you'll be doing:
- Engaging with clients to understand business requirements, technical challenges, and security constraints.
- Designing end-to-end solutions tailored to defence and secure collaboration environments.
- Leading technical workshops, presentations, and solution demonstrations to stakeholders.
- Acting as a trusted advisor on technology trends, security best practices, and emerging threats.
- Producing architecture designs, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
- Supporting bids, RFIs and RFPs with detailed technical proposals.
- Evaluating and selecting technologies based on security, scalability, and interoperability.
- Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
- Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and contributing to internal best practices.
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect
- Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (e.g., secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing).
- Deep knowledge of security principles, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., UK OFFICIAL / SECRET, NATO).
- Experience designing complex, end-to-end technical solutions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Experience working across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), networking, and cyber security.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills