Solutions Architect

VIQU IT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for a Solutions Architect to support a Workplace Modernisation programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network infrastructure technologies and the ability to design effective solutions aligned with business needs. The role requires collaboration across teams and producing technical documentation. This is a 6-month contract position, requiring 3 days onsite in London, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Solutions Architect within a regulated environment.
• Strong experience across network infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to design solutions aligned to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of workplace modernisation programme.
• Produce, review, and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Enterprise and Security Architects for compliance.

Skills

Solutions Architect in a global organisation

Network infrastructure technologies (Cisco, FortiGate, Palo Alto)

End-to-end design and deployment experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Cisco

FortiGate

Palo Alto

Microsoft Azure

SD-WAN

Job description

Solution Architect Network Infrastructure 6-month Contract

A global organisation is at the beginning of a Workplace Modernisation programme and is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join the team, tasked with supporting the design and delivery of this transformation.

The successful Solutions Architect will demonstrate the following experience and expertise:

• Previous experience operating as a Solutions Architect within a global organisation, ideally in a regulated environment such as Insurance, Legal, or Financial Services
• Strong experience across network infrastructure technologies, including:
  • Cisco
  • FortiGate
  • Forti ADC
  • SD-WAN
  • Palo Alto
• Exposure to other modernisation initiatives, including Microsoft Azure, Windows 11, data centre migrations, AV refreshes, and security refresh programmes would also be considered
• Responsibility for producing, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
• Proven end-to-end design and deployment experience across both on-premise environments and Azure cloud platforms
• A strong analytical and problem-solving approach, with the ability to design solutions aligned to business needs and stakeholder expectations
• Experience leading Design Authority processes, covering solution design, governance, and assurance
• Close collaboration with Enterprise and Security Architects to ensure all solutions meet architectural standards and security compliance requirements

This Solution Architect will be required 3 days per week onsite in London.

This Solution Architect role is an immediate start, with interview slots available in early January 2026.

Please note, the Solutions Architect will have to go through background checks before you start, these cover Right to Work, Reference, Certification check this process can take up to 4 weeks.

To discuss this exciting opportunity as a Solution Architectin more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Mike McEvoy, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.