Solutions Architect

BT Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BT Group is seeking an experienced professional focused on enterprise architecture governance and strategy. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, developing architecture artifacts, and providing expert guidance in complex service changes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in network technologies and architecture methodologies.

Benefits

£5000 annual bonus for DV clearance

10% on-target bonus

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages

Access to retail discounts, including BT shop

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders for architecture governance and decision-making.
• Develop enterprise architecture artifacts and strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consultative engagement.

Skills

Enterprise networks (IP Layer 1-7)

Enterprise network security and boundary protection

Service provider networks (e.g., DWDM, SDH, OTN)

ICT vendor technologies, solutions, and products (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia)

Industry architecture methodologies & languages (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN)

Experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., iServer, IBM Doors)

Responding to complex, multi-vendor proposals based on customer requirements (RFI, PQQ, ITN, ITT)

Developing solution roadmaps and governance structures aligned with customer needs

Job description

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• Engage with customers, business stakeholders, and key partners to provide end-to-end architecture governance, leadership, and solution decision-making aligned with the Solution Design Authority architecture principles.
• Develop and own enterprise architecture artifacts, strategies, and roadmaps from both business and technology perspectives, including current ('as-is'), future ('to-be'), and transitional states, considering stakeholder viewpoints and requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to key stakeholders and units, offering consultative customer engagement, shaping, and qualifying complex service change, delivery, and resource profile requirements.
• Lead and involve key stakeholders and business units in responding to complex customer Requests for Information, Contract Change Notifications, Solution Design Proposals, and new business bids throughout all stages of the solution design lifecycle.
• Deliver architecture artifacts such as proofs of concept, whitepapers, bid documents (PQQ, ITT), and high-level design collateral addressing complex customer requirements.

Skills You'll Need

• Enterprise networks (IP Layer 1-7)
• Enterprise network security and boundary protection
• Service provider networks (e.g., DWDM, SDH, OTN)
• ICT vendor technologies, solutions, and products (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia)
• Industry architecture methodologies & languages (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN)
• Experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., iServer, IBM Doors)
• Responding to complex, multi-vendor proposals based on customer requirements (RFI, PQQ, ITN, ITT)
• Developing solution roadmaps and governance structures aligned with customer needs

Benefits of working for BT include:

• £5000 annual bonus for DV clearance
• 10% on-target bonus
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages
• Access to retail discounts, including BT shop

BT is a global leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, serving over 1.2 million business customers worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering innovation and providing opportunities for everyone to excel. Join us to be part of a team making a significant societal impact.

Additional notes:

• Roles are listed as full-time but flexible working arrangements are supported; please contact us to discuss.
• We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, even if you do not meet every qualification listed. Your unique perspective could be a great fit for this or other roles in our team.