Data Protection Solution Architect - SC Cleared - Remote

LA International; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Data Protection Solution Architect to work remotely from the United States. The role focuses on designing and delivering secure, resilient Data Protection solutions across complex enterprise environments and during large-scale infrastructure transformations, including Data Centre Exit initiatives.

Candidates with active security clearances are preferred. The successful architect will collaborate with Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud,

Qualifications

• Strong Data Protection Solution Architecture experience.
• Experience designing Data Protection solutions within complex enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise Data Protection technologies, architecture and infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Data Protection migration and transformation activities.
• Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments.
• Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments.
• Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads.
• Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity.
• Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments.
• Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide Data Protection Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities.
• Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation.
• Design Data Protection solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements.
• Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of Data Protection services.
• Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams.
• Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads.
• Ensure Data Protection requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities.
• Provide architectural guidance for current and future Data Protection requirements.

Skills

Data Protection Architecture

Enterprise Infrastructure

Large-scale Transformation

Multi-Cloud

Governed Environments

Stakeholder Management

Security Clearance

Job description

Data Protection Solution Architect - Remote Working

Must have an Active SC Clearance

The Data Protection Solution Architect will support high-profile customer workloads while ensuring Data Protection solutions remain secure, resilient and aligned with operational requirements.

Data Protection Solution Architect Responsibilities

• Provide Data Protection Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities.
• Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation.
• Design Data Protection solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements.
• Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of Data Protection services.
• Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams.
• Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads.
• Ensure Data Protection requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities.
• Provide architectural guidance for current and future Data Protection requirements.

Data Protection Solution Architect Skills and Experience

• Strong Data Protection Solution Architecture experience.
• Experience designing Data Protection solutions within complex enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise Data Protection technologies, architecture and infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Data Protection migration and transformation activities.
• Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments.
• Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments.
• Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads.
• Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity.
• Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments.
• Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.