Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by Mpower Plus UK Ltd

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London-3 Days a week, UK
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ansible Application Programming Interface (API) Aruba (Network Management Software) Aruba ClearPass Authentications Automation Business Acumen Cloud Computing Cloud Services Cloud Technology Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Data Centers Github Management Microsoft Azure Network Automation Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) SSL Security Stakeholder Management TCP/IP Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Summary: The Solution Architect role requires 7-10 years of IT experience with a focus on leadership and stakeholder management. The position demands strong technical expertise in networking technologies and cloud services, alongside the ability to communicate architectural decisions effectively to diverse audiences. The candidate will engage with vendors and collaborate with various teams to ensure the alignment of technical architecture with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
  • Deliver service solution and operational documentation.
  • Integrate Ansible for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.
  • Create CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.
  • Manage smart inventory systems and integrate with Ansible and GitHub pipelines.

Key Skills:

  • 7-10 years of IT experience, including IT leadership exposure.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
  • Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto Firewalls).
  • Knowledge of Cisco data center design and Aruba ESP.
  • In-depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).
  • Identity and authentication knowledge (SAML, PingID, Entra ID).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

7-10 years of IT experience, including some IT leadership exposure.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences.
Strong business acumen with the ability to link business value to technical architecture.

Required Technical Expertise:
Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto Firewalls).
Knowledge of Cisco data center design.
Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless platforms.
In depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).
Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.
Service solution and operational documentation delivery.
In depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.
Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.
CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.
Smart inventory systems (eg NetBox) and integration with Ansible and GitHub pipelines.

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