Solution Architect - Remote, UK

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services organization is seeking a Solution Architect based in the UK. The role involves driving customer digital transformation strategies with a focus on Cisco technologies and requires CCNP or CCIE certification. This remote position includes customer travel and the opportunity to lead significant projects.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Pre-Sales and Solution Architecture.
• Expertise in Cisco technology adoption projects.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Designing Cisco solutions for customer digital transformation initiatives.
• Supporting critical digital transformation projects.
• Leading technical responses for RFP/RFI.

Skills

Cisco Certified

Pre-Sales

Digital Transformation

Software Defined Networking

Customer Facing Skills

Education

CCNP / CCIE Certification

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Solution Architect - Remote, UK, guildford

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Client:

NST Recruitment Limited

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Solution Architect – Cisco, Software Defined, Pre-Sales, Digital Transformation, Technical Design, Managed Services, PoC, RFP/RFI, CCNP/CCIE, Customer Facing, Remote (w/Customer Travel).

Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

This is a fantastic Solution Architect opportunity to work with a leading technology services organisation and Cisco Gold Partner, driving key customer digital transformation strategy.

The Solution Architect is a remote working role, based in the UK, with occasional customer travel required.

As a Solution Architect, you will be driving and designing the Software Defined Cisco ecosystem and strategy for key customers, supporting critical digital transformation initiatives, and providing advisory services as a Cisco strategic partner. Credible experience in Solution Architecture and Pre-Sales in essential for this role, as well as strong experience in designing Cisco solutions. The Solution Architect will be either CCNP or CCIE certified, with expertise in Software Defined technologies. Excellent presentation, demonstration, and customer-facing skills are critical to success as a Solution Architect, as well as leadership and the ability to be influential and empathic to customer requirements.

Key Skills as Solution Architect:

• Cisco Certified - CCNP and/or CCIE (CCIE desired).
• Specialism in Enterprise Networking, Security, Data Centre, Collaboration.
• A deep understanding of Cisco Software Defined networking, including Campus, Data Centre, SDWAN.
• Demonstrated history in leading RFP/RFI technical responses.
• Excellent customer facing skills – presenting and demos.
• Proven track record in advising and delivering digital transformation strategy, in relation to Cisco technology adoption, in a Pre-Sales/Solution Architecture role.

This is an exceptional Solution Architect opportunity, with exciting opportunities to drive critical digital transformation projects for key customers.

Key Skills: Cisco, Software Defined, Pre-Sales, Digital Transformation, Technical Design, Managed Services, PoC, RFP/RFI, CCNP/CCIE, Customer Facing, Remote (w/Customer Travel).

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Previous experience in a Pre-Sales and/or Solution Architect role is essential, with expertise in Cisco technology adoption projects. You must also be able and willing to travel to customer sites, as required.