Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - Job Description

Certification and Clearance:

Hold at least Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Specialty Certification

Must be British National and possess security clearance for employment in the public sector or eligible for security clearance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in developing and executing cloud architecture strategies to support organizational goals.
• Support and guide the cloud architecture team in technical matters and project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions are in line with business objectives.
• Implement and enforce cloud security and compliance standards and address non-compliance issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with the team to resolve them.
• Contribute to the documentation and communication of best practices in cloud architecture.
• Provide regular updates on the status of ongoing cloud architecture projects.
• Contributes to the development of cloud architecture best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role years of experience in cloud architecture
• Competence in major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
• Relevant cloud certifications or advanced training
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams
• Proven success in implementing cloud solutions in an enterprise environment
• Successful management of complex cloud architecture projects
• Continuous learner that stays abreast with industry and technology

Additional Experience:

• Practical experience in CI/CD on Azure, using tools like Jenkins.
• Proficiency in managing and maintaining secure Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with various Azure security services and authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native solutions, including landing zone, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and programmable infrastructure.
• Understanding of containerization using AKS.
• Familiarity with release management techniques and network protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with network concepts and hybrid network setups.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow.