Enterprise Architect

Black Box
Reading, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Big Data
Data Centers
Software Design Documents
Broadcom
Web Platforms
Backup and Restore
Togaf
Information Technology
Data Analytics
Enterprise Integration
Machine Learning Operations

Job description

Strategic Leadership & Architecture

  • Define and own the end-to-end technology architecture vision across datacentre infrastructure, including server, storage, networking, digital platforms, applications.

  • Translate business strategies into cohesive technical roadmaps and reference architectures.

  • Advise executive leadership on emerging technology trends, investments, and innovation opportunities.

  • Lead enterprise architecture governance and ensure architectural consistency across delivery teams.

Go-To-Market (GTM) Leadership

  • Develop and drive GTM propositions that showcase the company's full-stack capabilities from strategy through to delivery.

  • Partner with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to shape compelling value propositions and solution narratives for customers.

  • Represent the company in client-facing pitches, executive briefings, and industry events.

Customer Engagement

  • Lead customer road-mapping and strategy workshops, helping clients align technology investments with business goals.

  • Build trusted advisor relationships with C-level stakeholders and senior technology leaders.

  • Provide guidance on transformation initiatives, including datacentre modernisation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, and digital platform enablement.

Partner & Vendor Ecosystem

  • Engage with technology vendors and alliance partners (e.g., Dell, Broadcom, HPE, Microsoft, AWS, Google, etc.) to co-develop propositions and leverage joint offerings.

  • Evaluate new technologies and vendor products to inform architecture decisions and maintain competitive advantage.

Thought Leadership

  • Produce thought leadership content, white papers, and market insights on end-to-end technology trends and transformation best practices.

  • Present at conferences, panels, and webinars to enhance brand presence and credibility.

  • Mentor internal teams on architectural thinking, innovation, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture & Design - Skilled in developing and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

  • Storage & Backup Solutions - Proficient in SAN/NAS design, Fibre Channel networking, and enterprise backup/recovery platforms.

  • Data Centre Modernisation & Migration - Experienced in large-scale data centre migrations, infrastructure refreshes, workload consolidation, and cross-platform integration.

  • Deep understanding of multi-technology environments, data and analytics platforms, enterprise integration, and application modernisation.

  • Strong track record of leading digital transformation programs end-to-end.

  • Proven experience developing GTM propositions and engaging in pre-sales / consulting environments.

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and storytelling skills, and able to articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Proven ability to lead complex projects, resolve technical challenges under pressure, and deliver on deadline-driven objectives.

  • Experienced in producing high-quality technical design documentation to support infrastructure projects and operations.

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and customer orientation., * TOGAF and named technology Architect certifications.

  • Experience in technology leadership.

  • Experience in regulated or complex enterprise sectors (e.g., Telco, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Energy, etc).

  • Emerging technology awareness, keeping an eye on the latest in AI/ML infrastructure and edge computing.

Personal Attributes:

  • Visionary mindset with a passion for technology innovation.

  • Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments.

  • Outcome-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Excellent facilitator and communicator.

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