Strategic Cloud & Networks Solutions Architect

Sanderson; Scotland; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme in Scotland. The role will replace legacy processes with a modern, nationally used digital service and requires a strong balance of AWS network architecture and distributed software design.

You will shape secure connectivity between internet-facing cloud services, private networks and external systems, while guiding the design of a headless, API-first platform built

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS network architecture for public sector or large-scale systems.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity, VPNs, firewalls and secure exposure.
• Experience with distributed, event-driven designs and API-led integration.
• Ability to document architecture decisions and security assurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide secure connectivity between internet-facing cloud services, private networks and external systems.
• Lead the design of a headless, API-first platform using .NET and AWS.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers and governance stakeholders.

Skills

AWS network architecture

Hybrid connectivity

VPNs

Firewalls

Routing

Segmentation

Encryption

Secure service exposure

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

API-led integration

Message reliability

State management

Independently deployable services

Architecture documentation

Security assurance

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary delivery

Public sector knowledge

PKI/digital signing

.NET messaging frameworks

AWS managed services

Job description

Sanderson is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme in Scotland. The role will replace legacy processes with a modern, nationally used digital service and requires a strong balance of AWS network architecture and distributed software design.

You will shape secure connectivity between internet-facing cloud services, private networks and external systems, while guiding the design of a headless, API-first platform built