Solutions Architect

Proactive Appointments; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Proactive Appointments is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team near Guildford in a hybrid role. The candidate will bridge technology and business for SME clients, shaping IT strategy and scoping projects for delivery teams.

A strong Microsoft 365/Azure background and comfort with security, migrations and broader infrastructure are preferred. The role involves 2-3 days per week in the Guildford office, client-facing work, and the potential for a car allowance in addition to salary.

Responsibilities

• Running regular strategic IT roadmap meetings with clients
• Scoping and costing IT projects before handing them over to the technical delivery team
• Supporting new business opportunities and helping clients identify where technology can improve their business
• Look at an existing environment and determine what the solution should look like, what technology is required and the likely time and cost involved
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure; familiarity with security, cloud migrations and broader infrastructure

Job description

Solutions Architect

Guildford/Hybrid - Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join a growing and highly successful IT services company based near Guildford

This is a client-facing role for someone who can bridge the gap between technology and business. You will need a strong technical understanding, but this is not a hands-on delivery role. Equally, this isn't a traditional sales position

You will work with a portfolio of SME clients, getting to understand their businesses, their current technology and where they want to go next. You will help shape their IT strategy, identify areas for improvement and scope the projects needed to get them there

The role has three main areas:

• Running regular strategic IT roadmap meetings with clients
• Scoping and costing IT projects before handing them over to the technical delivery team
• Supporting new business opportunities and helping clients identify where technology can improve their business

You will need enough technical knowledge to look at an existing environment and work out what a solution should look like, what technology is required and the likely time and cost involved in delivering it

The majority of clients are Microsoft based, so good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure is important. Experience around Microsoft security, cloud migrations and wider infrastructure would also be useful

We are ideally looking for someone from an MSP, IT services, consultancy or similar background who combines good technical knowledge with excellent people skills. You should be comfortable talking technology with technical teams one minute and explaining the business case to a company owner the next

Experience with Apple/macOS or Google Workspace environments would be an added bonus, as would an interest in AI and how it can be used practically within businesses

The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days a week based in the office near Guildford, alongside occasional client visits

If you are technically credible, enjoy working with clients and want a role where you can have a genuine influence on their technology strategy, we'd be very interested in speaking to you

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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