Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Posted 4 days ago by Totaljobs

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Glasgow (G1)

Summary: The Solution Architect role at Summer-Browning Associates involves supporting a Public Sector client for an initial twelve-month assignment, with a focus on Technical/Solution Architecture. The ideal candidate should possess an active security clearance and extensive experience in designing solutions on AWS and Azure, along with a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Additional skills in leading technical design initiatives and mentoring mid-level architects are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement solutions on AWS and Azure.
  • Optimize and automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
  • Define, maintain, and own the technical strategy and roadmap for services.
  • Lead technical design initiatives across Data, Digital, Security, and Technical domains.
  • Mentor, coach, and manage mid-level technical architects.
  • Guide technical teams and influence critical technical decisions.
  • Identify transformative digital opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with Secure by Design principles and IT security documentation.
  • Work in public sector or defence secure environments.

Key Skills:

  • Active security clearance.
  • Experience with AWS and Azure.
  • Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of industry-standard technologies.
  • Proven leadership in technical design initiatives.
  • Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
  • Proficiency in IT security documentation.
  • Experience in public sector or defence environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our Public Sector client, who is seeking a Solution Architect for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Glasgow

The ideal candidate will have an active security clearance and a strong background in Technical/Solution Architecture.

The following skills and experiences are required:

  • Experience in designing and implementing solutions on AWS and Azure, as well as optimising and automating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.
  • Experience in defining, maintaining, and owning the technical strategy and roadmap for services.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across various Microsoft and Linux-based environments.
  • Proven ability to lead technical design initiatives across all domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and Technical areas.
  • A demonstrated track record of mentoring, coaching, and managing mid-level technical architects.
  • Strong capability to guide technical teams, influence critical technical decisions, and identify transformative digital opportunities.
  • Proficiency in Secure by Design principles and IT security documentation, including policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns.
  • Familiarity with working in public sector or defence secure environments.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.