Senior Cisco Solutions Architect - Secure Networking

SHI

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SHI UK is seeking a Sr Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-scale technology solutions centered on Cisco architectures. You will design, implement, and govern secure, scalable architectures while aligning with enterprise standards, security, and cloud/data/AI ecosystems.

The role partners with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver business value at scale. You will guide SOW development, architectural governance, and best practices, while evaluating emerging tech and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system design, or senior-level technical roles within enterprise environments.
Industry-recognized certifications, in particular CCIE and any other vendors.

Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end, enterprise-grade solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead development of SOWs, architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices.
Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and integration patterns to support digital transformation.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
Facilitate solution design workshops, defining architecture, data flows, and system interactions.
Review and validate designs to ensure performance and scalability.
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to govern solution delivery.
Support pre-sales and client engagements by aligning solutions to customer needs.