Senior Solution Architect - VMware & Azure

Summary: The Senior Solution Architect - VMware & Azure role involves leading the delivery of IT-enabled capabilities focused on networks and applications, specifically within VMware and Azure environments. This position requires managing supplier relationships and overseeing the introduction of new services into live operations for a globally respected client in the energy sector. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office in Bristol, and is offered on a 12-month contract basis. Candidates must be capable of obtaining Full UK SC Clearance and have relevant experience in IT architecture and cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and integrated solutions that align with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) roadmap.
• Champion innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable design approaches to drive business value.
• Lead architectural designs for integrated solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across third party development and integration teams to ensure consistency and quality.
• Engage with business and technology stakeholders to identify needs, set expectations, and establish solution designs that enhance user experience and meet strategic objectives.
• Foster strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring solutions align with enterprise goals and technical roadmaps.

Key Skills:

• Must hold or be capable of obtaining a Full UK SC Clearance.
• Experience of delivering projects within UK Government/Defence security classification.
• Demonstrable IT architecture experience.
• Strong experience in Cloud (Azure).
• On-premise deployment experience-VMware.
• Strong grasp architectural concept design.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT