Solutions Architect

VIQU IT Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency seeks a Solution Architect to support a global Workplace Modernisation programme. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering network, infrastructure, and cloud solutions. Key expertise includes strong architecture principles and experience with Cisco, Azure, and Microsoft 365. This contract is based in Glasgow, requiring 2-3 days on-site per week, and offers an initial duration of 6 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within a global organisation.
• Strong background in IT Architecture with practical application of architectural principles.
• Full end-to-end solution design and deployment experience across on-premise and Azure cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support a global organisation in a major Workplace Modernisation programme.
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Lead or contribute to Design Authority processes.

Skills

Solution Architecture experience

Network Technologies (Cisco, SD-WAN, Aruba)

Infrastructure Architecture knowledge

Experience with Azure and Microsoft 365

Security knowledge

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Active Directory

Job description

Solution Architect – Network & Infrastructure – 6-month Contract

Solution Architect required to support a Global Organisation.

A Solution Architect is required to support a global organisation at the outset of a major Workplace Modernisation programme. This role will play a key part in the design and delivery of a global transformation, working across network, infrastructure, and cloud technologies.

The successful Solution Architect will bring strong experience operating within complex, enterprise‑scale environments and will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with architectural standards and security requirements.

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

• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within a global organisation, ideally in a regulated environment such as Insurance, Legal, or Financial Services
• Strong background in IT Architecture, with practical application of architectural principles to solution design
• Technology knowledge with deep expertise in Infrastructure Architecture, including:

• Network Technologies: Cisco, SD‑WAN, Aruba
• Firewalls, routers, switches, AV
• Infrastructure & Cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), OneDrive, Active Directory
• Hybrid on‑premise and cloud data centre environments

Security experience is advantageous

Full End‑to‑end solution design and deployment experience across on‑premise and Azure cloud platforms

Strong ownership of technical documentation, including production, review, and maintenance

Experience leading or contributing to Design Authority processes, covering solution design, governance, and assurance

Close collaboration with Enterprise and Security Architects to ensure compliance with architectural and security standards

Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is desirable

This Solution Architect will be required to attend site 2‑3 days per week in Glasgow.

This Solutions Architect role is an immediate start, with interview slots available in early January 2026. Initially a 6 months contract, but very likely to run on for 12 months +

This role could also suit an Infrastructure Architect and Network Architect.

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 Solutions Architect in 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 .

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