Technical Architect

Harnham; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead a significant migration project. You will evaluate migration approaches, design architecture, and ensure successful delivery. Candidates should have a proven track record in migrations and excellent communication skills. Competitive day rates and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments.
• Proven track record in MSP transitions or enterprise IT migrations.
• Ability to create and present clear High-Level Design (HLD) documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning phase of the migration project.
• Evaluate different migration approaches and their pros and cons.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for alignment.

Skills

Migration of Active Directory

Infrastructure or cloud architecture

Presentation of HLD/LLD documentation

Consultative communication

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We're initiating a key project to migrate away from our current third-party MSP and are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and planning phase - with potential to remain involved through delivery.

We are looking for someone who has experience migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments from third-party providers to on-prem, hybrid, or cloud platforms.

About the Role

Technical Architect
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 months initially - flexible days
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Day Rate: Competitive

We're initiating a key project to migrate away from our current third-party MSP and are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and planning phase - with potential to remain involved through delivery.

We are looking for someone who has experience migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments from third-party providers to on-prem, hybrid, or cloud platforms.

About the Role

This project will be delivered in two phases:

Phase 1 - Discovery & Design:

• Evaluate 2-3 migration approaches and outline the pros and cons of each.

• Develop a clear High-Level Design (HLD) for the preferred migration strategy.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness.
  
  

Phase 2 - Delivery Oversight:

• If the design is approved, you'll continue into the delivery phase.

• Provide architectural governance and, where needed, hands-on support during the migration.
  
  

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure or cloud architecture projects.

• Strong background in migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments from third-party providers to on-prem, hybrid, or cloud platforms.

• Demonstrated success in large-scale MSP transitions or enterprise IT migrations.

• Ability to create and present clear HLD/LLD documentation.

• A consultative and confident communicator who can advise, challenge, and lead stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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