Solution Architect

Manpower UK Ltd; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational Aerospace & Defence company is seeking a Solution Architect based in Frimley or Christchurch. The role involves designing military digital defence solutions and collaborating with various teams to propose innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of digital technologies and experience within Defence projects. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence projects preferred.
• Track record of defining and delivering customer solutions.
• Experience working with business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing military digital defence solutions.
• Collaborating with sales and 3rd parties.
• Documenting high and low-level designs.
• Writing technical proposals for bids.
• Presenting solutions to customers.
• Horizon scanning technology trends.

Skills

Deep technical understanding in digital technologies

Problem-solving skills

Military project knowledge

Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO standards

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect – Frimley or Christchurch (flexible hybrid) – Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits.

My client, a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation, are looking for a number of Solutions Architects to join their team based in either Frimley or Christchurch. They will also consider other locations south of the M4 motorway.

You will work as part of the Digital Intelligence team, collaborating on the latest challenges facing their UK and international customers, brought together to influence requirements and propose new solutions in a growing and stimulating business.

Responsibilities

• Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end-user needs
• Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money
• Documenting high and low-level designs that align with customer requirements
• Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales
• Presenting solutions and ability to influence customer strategies and requirements
• Horizon scanning of current and emerging technologies trends and innovations

Your skills and experiences

• As part of the Digital Intelligence team, you will primarily bring technical expertise, creative thinking and domain knowledge to the Solution Architect role and your skills will include:
• Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies with military platforms
• Strong natural ability to problem solve, research and make sound decisions in a timely manner
• Domain knowledge of military projects and programmes
• Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards
• Commercial awareness and business acumen to achieve successful and profitable value for money solutions
• Excellent team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Your career will likely have provided exposure to UK MOD, NATO or international projects and programmes that build on your use of technology and ability to solve complex technical problems, while delivering on time and within budget.

About you

• Ideally experience working within Defence
• A track record of successfully defining and delivering customer solutions
• Experience of working with account/business development teams

To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below