Solution Architect - On-Prem Design Lead Warton 7-Month Contract £71.28 per hour (PAYE) 2-3 Days Onsite at Warton and 1 week in 4 working at Reading site We are seeking two highly experienced Solution Architects to join a defence-focused programme at BAE Systems, supporting the design and delivery of a complex on-premises technical solution within a secure enterprise environment.The Opportunity You will work as part of a wider architecture team to design and implement VMware-based on-premises solutions supporting mission-critical defence capabilities. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design capability and the ability to operate within a secure-by-design framework.Key Responsibilities
Design and architect on-premises VMware-based infrastructure solutions
Contribute to the definition and delivery of virtual desktop environments, including support for engineering tools such as CAD and PLM
Support implementation and migration activities within secure data centre environments
Provide consultancy and technical leadership within a team of architects
Ensure solutions adhere to secure-by-design principles and defence security standards
Troubleshoot and optimise platform performance and resilience
Work closely with stakeholders including contractors, government stakeholders and internal IT teams
About You We are looking for an experienced architect with strong on-prem infrastructure and enterprise solution design capability.You will have:
Strong experience designing and delivering on-premises solutions
Deep knowledge of data centre architecture including compute, storage and networking
Hands-on experience with VMware environments (including VMware Cloud Foundation desirable)
Experience with Microsoft enterprise collaboration tools in on-prem environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
Additional Information This role operates within a highly secure defence environment. All applicants must meet BPSS requirements, with SC clearance in progress. Eligibility is subject to UK residency and security vetting conditions.
