Infrastructure Solution Architect

Infrastructure Solution Architect
Epsom, Surrey - Hybrid working - 1 day pw in the office

Infrastructure Solution Architect needed for a leading organisation based in Epsom, Surrey, who are looking to employ an experienced Infrastructure Solution Architect, with a strong understanding of IT Architecture across software, networks, hardware, data and security.

Principle Task: Translating business requirements into IT solutions, taking into account the complexity of existing systems, through effective negotiation of the priority of scope and requirements, to help the organisation get the best value from its IT investment

Also looking for experience of Azure migrations.

The expected salary & some of the benefits for the Solution Architect:

* Salary: c£80,000 per annum
* 25 days holiday allowance rising to 27 with service
* Discretionary bonus
* Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life assurance - 4x salary
* Hybrid working from home

Some of the main duties of the Solution Architect will include:

* Design and provide technical support, through the delivery of solutions that meet the requirements of the business, support the IT strategy, and are aligned with the IT architecture
* Include data, applications, technology, integration, interfaces, security, scalability, performance, as well as product transition and support aspects as part of solutions
* In collaboration with other key stakeholders and contributors, the SA will produce the architectural artefacts and present to governance forums
* Review deliverables throughout the development and delivery stages, and be accountable for the outputs being requested, and fitting with the IT strategy/roadmap
* Create solutions that align with the architectural principles and standards used in the organisation
* Translate business needs into both functional and non-functional requirements
* Track and understand emerging technologies and advise on the use of them while developing solutions

In order to be the successful Solution Architect and have a chance to gain such an exciting opportunity you will ideally need to have the following:

* Microsoft Azure (Storage, Virtual machines, network components, databases)
* Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, Power Apps, Compliance & DLP)
* Data analytics (Azure Synapse, Fivetran, Power BI)
* Strong understanding of IT Architecture across software, networks, hardware, data and security
* Strong experience in architecture approaches and technical implementations
* Able to lead and own the development of architectural artifacts through to formal approvals
* Excellent documentation skills and creating solution level concepts/reusable content
* Analysing technology environment, technology evaluation & selection
* Clearly communicating current, transitional, and target Architectures
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders
* Working knowledge of both waterfall and agile delivery methods

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Solution Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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