IT Solution Architect (Infrastructure)

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Hays are looking for a UK National Solution Architect who has SC clearance or can get it.
Permanent
Exciting Projects from cradle to grave.

Hybrid / Remote some travel to office but minimal

Infrastructure / Networking and Applications

Be responsible, in coordination with the Delivery Manager and Project Managers, for interacting with end customers to define, produce and maintain optimal designs based on air-gapped IT solutions.
Day-to-day management of a small team of IT specialists.
Facilitate requirements, design and solutions workshops that capture functional and non-functional requirements, including applications, from the client. Own the design deliverables (Statement of Work, Architecture documents), ensure traceability of requirements with proposed solutions.
Be responsible for the communication and enforcement of Design to Customer and Key Project Stakeholders.
Drive excellence in execution through continuous improvement in their segment or domain (best practices and reference material - reference architectures, reference solutions)
Collaborate with Product Managers & Engineering (Return on Experience, product enhancements, reference architectures)
Build technical expertise in the field of their segment or domain. Deliver technical consultancy services on demand
Be accountable for activity planning, progress reporting, and completing activities in his scope as per the approved budget.

Qualifications/Requirements

Sole UK Citizen and eligible to achieve Security Clearance.
Experience with On-Prem and Air Gapped environments with regard to applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity tools, and back-up solutions.
Strong problem-solving abilities and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
Strong IT knowledge of regulatory networks and requirements along with out-of-the-box thinking for solution resolutions.
Strong documentation and communication skills are required.
Flexibility to travel to any customer or supplier site when required to fulfil the requirements of the position. Full UK driving licence.

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