Security Solutions Architect

Aztrum
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Security Solutions Architect

Reading (Hybrid Working)

£50,000–£70,000 + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity: Security Solutions Architect

Aztrum Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and fast-growing UK technology services provider to appoint a Security Solutions Architect.

This privately owned organisation has built an outstanding reputation across cybersecurity, cloud, and managed services. With consistent year-on-year growth, long-standing partnerships with leading security vendors, and a people-first culture, they are recognised for both technical excellence and an exceptional working environment.

This opportunity is perfect for a security-focused technical professional who thrives in a customer-facing, pre-sales environment and enjoys designing modern, value-led cybersecurity solutions within an MSP or IT reseller setting.

The Role: Security Solutions Architect

As a Security Solutions Architect, you will join an established Solutions Engineering team and play a key role in delivering expert pre-sales support across the security portfolio.

You’ll work closely with sales teams and customers, helping organisations understand their security risks and challenges while translating complex technical concepts into clear, commercially aligned solutions.

This is a highly customer-facing role, involving engagement with both prospective and existing clients. You will represent the business in meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and webinars — positioning the organisation as a trusted cybersecurity adviser.

Key Responsibilities: Security Solutions Architect

Deliver high-quality technical pre-sales services (chargeable and non-chargeable)
Act as a trusted technical adviser throughout the sales cycle
Support opportunity qualification, discovery sessions, and customer meetings
Design tailored security solutions aligned to client requirements
Create compelling proposals, scopes of work, and tender responses
Deliver engaging product presentations, demonstrations, and Proofs of Concept (POCs)
Assess and compare security technologies to recommend best-fit solutions
Support webinars, events, and customer workshopsSkills & Experience: Security Solutions Architect

Essential

Experience in technical consultancy, pre-sales, or customer-facing delivery within an MSP or IT reseller environment
Strong background in IT infrastructure and security technologies
Ability to produce high-quality, customer-facing documentation
Strong commercial awareness and ability to articulate business value
Confident presenter with excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
UK-based with flexibility to travel as required
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UKDesirable

Certifications or hands-on experience with vendors such as Sophos, Fortinet, N-Able, Mimecast, Barracuda, Microsoft, or similar
Experience delivering webinars, workshops, or customer-facing events
Strong understanding of modern cybersecurity principles and best practices
Experience contributing to thought leadership or security-focused contentWhat’s On Offer: Security Solutions Architect

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
25+ days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Flexible and hybrid working
Private medical insurance
Healthcare cash plan
Discounted gym membership
Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
Paid charity day
Free onsite parkingInterested? Apply or contact Kylie on (url removed)

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