Solutions Architect

i3Works Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Training & development

Job summary

i3Works Ltd is seeking a Technical Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure IT architectures across defence, public and private sectors. The role combines hands-on architecture work with cross-functional collaboration to meet client requirements and regulatory standards.

Based in the UK with hybrid working, the ideal candidate will oversee enterprise-scale solutions, engage with CXOs, ensure security compliance, and travel to client sites as required while holding

Qualifications

• Experience delivering public and private cloud solutions.
• Ability to design scalable, secure architecture.
• Willingness to undergo UK Government vetting (Security Clearance) and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex IT solutions on time, within budget, and aligned to client needs.
• Translate business needs into scalable and sustainable architectures.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and review high-quality technical designs and architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Recommend technologies and best practices to enhance solution performance and resilience.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and undergo vetting.

Skills

End-to-end solutions

System design

Large and small systems

Secure environments

Application architectures

Cloud infrastructure

Explain to non-technical

Stakeholder management

Defence/Public sector

Communication skills

Job description

£50,000 – £80,000 + Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help continue to grow our technology architecture capabilities and offering across our i3works business.

Overview

We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for a Technical Solution Architectwith experience in delivering public and private cloud solutions, utilising best practises to design and delivera high quality and secure solution.

Role

I3Works Architects are firstly great consultants, leading engagements with our clients to ensure we deliver their requirements to the highest standards. As a Solution Architect specialising in systems and application deployments, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative, technology-driven solutions that align with business objectives. Your deep expertise in infrastructure, applications and system security will be essential throughout the entire solution lifecycle—from initial design through to successful deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex IT solutions on time, within budget, and aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate business needs into scalable and sustainable architectures.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and review high-quality technical designs and architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Recommend technologies and best practices to enhance solution performance and resilience.
• Must have or be eligible for and willing to undergo UK Government security vetting (at least to Security Clearance level)
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Desirable Skills

• Strong knowledge of current technologies used to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Experience designing and leading the delivery of large and small systems.
• Proven experience designing complex systems in secure or regulated environments.
• Broad understanding of application architectures and supporting cloud infrastructures.
• Experience of describing a technical subject to a non-technical audience.
• Extensive experience of working with multiple stakeholders including end users and CxO level.
• Experience working in the Defence, Nuclear or the Public Sector industries
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Role Location

This role is a full-time position (40 hours/5 days a week)

Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Our Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

Purposeful

• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.
• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.

Dynamic

• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organization.
• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.

Supportive

• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation
• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

Benefits at i3Works:

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).
• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• 5% company pension contribution
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.