Strategic IT Solutions Architect - Roadmaps & Security

Xerox; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to join its IT Solution Design team. This role involves developing long-term technical roadmaps, overseeing the design of technology frameworks, and ensuring the IT strategy aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess over seven years of experience in customer-facing IT roles, with at least three years as a senior architect, along with strong analytical, design, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in a customer-facing IT environment.
• Three years as a senior IT architect.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client's IT strategy aligns with business goals.
• Develop long-term technical roadmaps for enterprise architecture.
• Oversee design and implementation of technology frameworks.
• Advise on optimization of business processes and IT systems.

Skills

Understanding of IT strategy formation

Knowledge of IT infrastructures

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in IT specialisation

TOGAF or equivalent certification

Tools

Hybrid Cloud

AI

SASE networks

Modern Workplace

DRaaS

Automation

CE+/NIST level security

Big Data

Job description

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to join its IT Solution Design team. This role involves developing long-term technical roadmaps, overseeing the design of technology frameworks, and ensuring the IT strategy aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess over seven years of experience in customer-facing IT roles, with at least three years as a senior architect, along with strong analytical, design, and communication skills.