Senior Solution Architect - VMware & Azure

Alexander Mann Solutions; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global total workforce solutions firm is seeking a Senior Solution Architect specializing in VMware and Azure for a 12-month hybrid contract in Bristol. The role involves leading IT architecture projects and managing supplier relationships to deliver innovative solutions that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within UK Government/Defence security classification.
• Strong grasp of architectural concept design.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and integrated solutions.
• Lead architectural designs for integrated solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance user experience.

Skills

Cloud

IT architecture

VMware

Azure

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect - VMware & Azure for a 12 Months contract based in Bristol (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office) on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs

Purpose of the Role:

As Senior Solution Architect you will focus on networks and applications (VMware and Azure) to lead the delivery of critical IT enabled capabilities for the business, manage supplier relationships, and oversee the introduction of new services into live operations.

As a Senior Solution Architect - VMware & Azure you will be responsible for:

• 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.

What we require from the candidate:

• Must be 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.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.