Solution Architect

Solution Architect

VIQU IT Recruitment | City Of London, ENG, GB

Posted 11 days ago

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Description

Solution Architect (Infrastructure)


London Hybrid Security Cleared


Lead Solution Architect (Infrastructure) required for a globally recognised organisation based in London to support a large-scale technology modernisation and infrastructure transformation programme.


This Solution Architect will join a well-established Technology Strategy & Architecture function, responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise-wide infrastructure modernisation initiatives. .


This is an exciting opportunity to lead architecture across complex transformation programmes, influencing technology direction and driving the adoption of modern platforms, cloud technologies, automation, and security-first architecture practices.


Key Duties and Experience for the Solution Architect to include:



  • Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain Security Clearance.

  • Significant experience working as a Solution Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or Technology Architect within large enterprise environments.

  • Strong experience delivering infrastructure modernisation and transformation programmes.

  • Experience developing current, transition, and target-state architectures.

  • Produce High-Level Designs, Solution Designs, Architecture Roadmaps, and Target State Architectures.

  • Proven ability to lead architecture from discovery and design through to implementation and migration.

  • Translate business, operational, security, and technical requirements into scalable technical solutions.

  • Strong understanding of architecture governance, design assurance, technical risk management, and solution evaluation.

  • Lead technical design workshops across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, identity, and platform teams.

  • Evaluate solution options and provide recommendations based on cost, complexity, risk, feasibility, and strategic alignment.

  • Ensure infrastructure solutions are secure, supportable, scalable, and aligned with long-term strategic objectives.

  • TOGAF or other recognised Architecture certifications desirable

  • Any experience within Financial Services, Government, Defence, Regulatory, or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments beneficial

  • Experience with Zero Trust security frameworks useful


Solution Architecture experience in some or all of the following areas:



  • Microsoft Azure and Hybrid Cloud environments - Cloud-Native Platforms and Platform Engineering

  • Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture, Networking, and Connectivity.

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Security principles.

  • Compute, Virtualisation, Storage, Backup, and Platform Services.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.

  • Cyber Security Architecture and Operational Resilience.



  • VIQU is offering an introduction fee of up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).


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