Solutions Architect

CBSbutler; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% performance bonus

6k car allowance

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their business team in Basingstoke. This role focuses on designing network solutions and requires strong customer-facing experience. The ideal candidate will have certifications from Cisco or Juniper and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary, including bonuses and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing network solutions based on customer requirements.
• Design experience with technologies from multiple vendors.
• Strong technical knowledge in networking.

Responsibilities

• Join the client’s new business team for solution designs.
• Help define customer requirements and produce network solutions.
• Design solutions with global network technologies.

Skills

Understanding customer requirements

Customer-facing experience

Technical networking knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification

Juniper JNCIA-Design certification

JNCIA-Junos certification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Overview

Solutions Architect role for a Network Solution Architect within CBSbutler, focused on defence IT and engineering services. Hybrid working arrangement in the UK with salary details provided below.

Responsibilities

• Join the client’s new business team working on solution designs and BOMs to move design processes forward.
• This is a sales solution‑focussed role with strong customer facing experience required; you’ll help define customer requirements.
• Produce solid network solutions by understanding the customer’s business and technical requirements and issues.
• Design solutions using technologies from multiple global network vendors (e.g., Cisco and Juniper) and produce quality technical documentation for delivery and solution support.
• Support project and programme management with reporting and ensure timely delivery that meets customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and take ownership and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience understanding customer requirements and producing network solutions.
• Design experience with technologies from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper); production of technical documentation for delivery and support.
• Strong technical networking knowledge with industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design or JNCIA-Junos.
• Ability to create non-standard solutions that may include LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber and Security technologies; liaise with the Program team as needed.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle and commercial awareness of risks and dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and the ability to communicate calmly and concisely with customers.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Computer and Network Security, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Design Services
• Location and travel: Basingstoke hybrid (2/3 days in the office) with other UK locations as listed (Reading, Farnborough, Bracknell, Newbury, Sindlesham)
• Security clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC clearance
• Salary: £70k plus 10% bonus, 10% DV bonus and £6k car allowance

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