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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** CBS Butler Limited
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Consulting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Junos, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815047110-solutions-architect

## About the Role

* Demonstrable experience understanding customer requirements and producing network solutions.
 * Design experience with technologies from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper); production of technical documentation for delivery and support.
 * Strong technical networking knowledge with industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
 * Ability to create non-standard solutions that may include LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies; liaise with the Program team as needed.
 * Solid understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle and commercial awareness of risks and dependencies.
 * Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and the ability to communicate calmly and concisely with customers.

## Description

Overview

Solutions Architect role for a Network Solution Architect within CBSbutler, focused on defence IT and engineering services. Hybrid working arrangement in the UK with salary details provided below.

Responsibilities

 * Join the client's new business team working on solution designs and BOMs to move design processes forward.
 * This is a sales solution-focussed role with strong customer facing experience required; you'll help define customer requirements.
 * Produce solid network solutions by understanding the customer's business and technical requirements and issues.
 * Design solutions using technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g., Cisco and Juniper) and produce quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
 * Support project and programme management with reporting and ensure timely delivery that meets customer expectations.
 * Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and take ownership and responsibility.

Qualifications

 * Demonstrable experience understanding customer requirements and producing network solutions.
 * Design experience with technologies from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper); production of technical documentation for delivery and support.
 * Strong technical networking knowledge with industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
 * Ability to create non-standard solutions that may include LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies; liaise with the Program team as needed.
 * Solid understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle and commercial awareness of risks and dependencies.
 * Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and the ability to communicate calmly and concisely with customers.

Details

 * Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
 * Employment type: Full-time
 * Job function: Information Technology
 * Industries: Computer and Network Security, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Design Services
 * Location and travel: Basingstoke hybrid (2/3 days in the office) with other UK locations as listed (Reading, Farnborough, Bracknell, Newbury, Sindlesham)
 * Security clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC clearance
 * Salary: £70k plus 10% bonus, 10% DV bonus and £6k car allowance

Note: This listing reflects the information originally provided for the role and UK locations. Referrals increase your chances of interviews.


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