Solution Architect

Morson Edge; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Solution Architect for a major transformation programme spanning energy and infrastructure. You will lead the design and governance of cloud, OT and platform solutions, ensuring security, scalability and alignment with long-term business objectives.

Working with delivery teams, security specialists and senior stakeholders, you will shape technology decisions and drive modernisation across enterprise-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and OT-integrated solutions.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture.
• Proven ability to govern architecture and ensure design assurance across programmes.
• Experience with cloud migration, modernisation and platform transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of cloud, infrastructure and platform solutions across large programmes.
• Bridge traditional IT solutions with Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, security specialists and senior stakeholders to shape technology decisions.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Azure & Cloud

Governance & Design Assurance

Cloud Migration

Infrastructure & Security

OT Exposure

Regulated Industry

Job description

Solution Architect (Contract)

Solution Architect | Cloud, Platforms & OT Transformation

Up to £780 per day | Contract | UK Wide

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solution Architect to join a major transformation programme within the energy and infrastructure sector.

Youll lead the design and governance of cloud, infrastructure and platform solutions, working across enterprise-scale technology initiatives that support operationally critical environments. A key aspect of the role is bridging traditional IT solutions with Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with long-term business objectives.

Working alongside delivery teams, security specialists and senior stakeholders, youll play a central role in shaping technology decisions and driving modernisation programmes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven Solution Architecture experience within large enterprise environments
• Strong Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture expertise
• Architecture governance and design assurance experience
• Cloud migration, modernisation and platform transformation programmes
• Broad infrastructure, networking and security knowledge
• Operational Technology (OT) exposure highly desirable
• Utilities, energy, infrastructure or regulated industry experience advantageous

Location: UK wide with approximately 50% travel. Can be based from any major UK office location (including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading)