Solutions Architect (Chippenham (4308), Chippenham, United Kingdom)

ZipRecruiter; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global connectivity provider is seeking a Solutions Architect to support defense customer engagements in Chippenham. The role involves significant responsibilities in end-to-end architecture governance and delivering innovative digital solutions aligned with strategic business requirements. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of enterprise networks and security, along with strong engagement skills with various stakeholders.

Benefits

£5000 annual bonus for DV clearance

Competitive salary with 10% on-target bonus

BT Pension scheme with minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits such as cycle to work, healthcare

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Discounted broadband and TV packages

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise networks and architecture governance.
• Proven track record in delivering complex technical solutions.
• Ability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural governance and decision-making aligned with business needs.
• Develop and own enterprise architecture artifacts and strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise and respond to complex stakeholder requests.

Skills

Enterprise networks (IP Layer 1-7)

Enterprise network security and boundary protection

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

ICT vendor technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia)

Industry architecture methodologies (TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN)

Experience with enterprise architecture tools (iServer, IBM Doors)

Tools

iServer

IBM Doors

Job description

Job Description

Solutions Architect (Chippenham (4308), Chippenham, United Kingdom)

Locations: Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, Hemel Hempstead

Why this job matters

As a lead consultant in our Defence Solution Design Authority practice, you will work as a trusted industry partner to our defence customer and support internal business units (Sales, Business, Technology, Security, and Operations), key stakeholders, and externally facing third-party technology providers. You will report to the practice manager and collaborate with internal stakeholders, the customer, and its subsidiaries to conceptualise their strategic vision, capture requirements, and create innovative digital solutions aligned with their digital strategy, transforming their business operations.

You will base your work on a robust ICT framework architecture, security principles, methodologies, industry best practices, and customer compliance policies. As a solution architect, you will provide expert solution architecture expertise and ownership throughout all stages of the solutions design lifecycle. You will be part of an industry-leading Solution Design Authority team working closely with other architects, designers, technology experts, business managers, and business analysts to ensure successful solution delivery across various projects.

Job Overview

As a Compute Network Designer at BT, you will design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance network infrastructure solutions supporting BT’s extensive network ecosystem, including cloud, data centers, and enterprise systems. Your role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement the latest networking technologies that ensure seamless performance for internal and customer-facing services.

Your responsibilities

• 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 principles.
• Develop and own enterprise architecture artifacts, strategies, and roadmaps from business and technology perspectives, including 'as-is', 'to-be', and transitional states, addressing stakeholder requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business stakeholders in customer engagement, shaping, and qualifying complex service change, delivery, and resource requirements.
• Respond to complex customer requests such as RFI, PQQ, ITT, and contract change notifications, throughout all stages of the solution design lifecycle.
• Deliver architecture outcomes like proof of concept, whitepapers, bid proposals, and high-level design collateral addressing customer requirements and complex scenarios.

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 (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia)
• Industry architecture methodologies (TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN)
• Experience with enterprise architecture tools (iServer, IBM Doors)
• Experience in responding to complex, multi-vendor propositions and bids
• Developing solution roadmaps and governance structures based on customer requirements

Benefits

Benefits of working for BT include:

• £5000 annual bonus for DV clearance
• Competitive salary with 10% on-target bonus
• BT Pension scheme with minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Flexible benefits such as cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loans
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages
• Access to retail discounts including the BT shop

BT, with over 175 years of heritage, is a global leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, committed to making a positive impact and fostering diversity and inclusion. We celebrate differences and provide opportunities for everyone to excel.