Solutions Architect - Unified Comms

Babcock; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established firm is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for a 6-month contract in London, focusing on a Unified Communications programme within the public sector. The role involves managing technical strategies for replacing legacy communication systems and setting architectural direction. Candidates with DV clearance and a background in regulated environments are preferred. This hybrid position offers an opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects alongside various stakeholders to modernise public services through secure technology.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UCC platforms and enterprise communication technologies.
• Experience managing technical design and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Confident working in multi-supplier and cross-department settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical strategy and design for enterprise-wide system replacement.
• Set architectural direction and assure technical quality across delivery teams.
• Work closely with various departments and provide guidance within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

UCC platforms

Technical design

Infrastructure projects

Public sector experience

Cross-department collaboration

Job description

Solutions Architect - Unified Communications - Digital Transformation - 6 month contract - inside IR35 - London Hybrid - DV clearance

I have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Solutions Architect to support a Unified Communications programme for our public sector client in London.

Due to the urgency and nature of the role, candidates with current DV clearance or active SC clearance and willing to obtain DV clearance are preferred.

You will manage the technical strategy and design for an enterprise-wide replacement of their legacy communication systems such as Mitel, video conferencing, and room booking tools with a single, integrated UCC platform. In addition, you'll shape how these systems are brought together, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with wider public sector goals.

You'll be involved in setting architectural direction, reviewing and assuring technical quality across delivery teams, and making sure solutions fit within the government's broader digital and technology landscape. Working closely with the various departments will be key, you'll work alongside other architects and stakeholders while also offering guidance and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of UCC platforms and enterprise communication technologies

• Experience managing technical design and delivering complex infrastructure projects

• Ability to clearly articulate and defend architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Background in public sector or highly regulated environments preferred

• Confident working in multi-supplier and cross-department settings

• Previous work within government or regulated sectors is preferred

• Flexibility to work Hybrid with 3 days onsite in their London offices.

If you're passionate about modernising public services through smart, secure technology, apply now for immediate consideration!