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# Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Interoperability, Remote File Sharing, Security Software, Virtualization Technology, Togaf
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5891621496

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within Defence, National Security, or secure environments
 * Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (messaging, file sharing, video, IA)
 * Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
 * Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
 * Experience across networking, virtualisation, and cybersecurity tools
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
 * Relevant certifications (CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP, ITILv4) - Desirable
 * Experience responding to RFIs/RFPs - Desirable
 * Background in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - Desirable

## Description

* Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical challenges, and security requirements
 * Translate requirements into clear technical specifications and solution designs
 * Lead workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrations
 * Act as a trusted advisor on secure collaboration technologies and emerging threats
 * Design end-to-end solutions aligned with security standards and best practices
 * Produce architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans
 * Support RFI/RFP responses with detailed technical proposals
 * Assess and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools
 * Evaluate security, compliance, scalability, and interoperability
 * Provide clear recommendations with supporting rationale
 * Work with engineering, project teams, and vendors to ensure successful delivery
 * Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle
 * Support issue resolution and ensure solutions meet client expectations
 * Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security developments
 * Drive continuous improvement and innovation across solutions
 * Contribute to thought leadership and best practices
 * Mentor and support junior team members

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * Architect
 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * GCP
 * Support
 * Security
 * TOGAF


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