Job Details

Solution Architect - Telecoms (Contract)

Location: Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, Hemel Hempstead Country: UK Rate: Negotiable - Outside IR35

Overview

6 months rolling Outside IR35

Locations Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, Hemel Hempstead

Please note: Only candidates who currently hold SC Clearance, or are eligible to obtain it, will be considered for this role.

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for creating scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions that span cloud, data centers, and enterprise systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative designs that support both internal operations and customer-facing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture governance and solution decision-making, aligned with enterprise design principles.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, and artefacts covering current, future, and transitional states.
• Act as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders and shaping complex service changes and delivery requirements.
• Drive solution design across the full life cycle, including RFIs, proposals, contract changes, and bid responses.
• Deliver architecture outcomes such as proof-of-concepts, whitepapers, and high-level design collateral tailored to customer needs.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in enterprise networks (IP Layer 1-7) and security (including boundary protection).
• Knowledge of service provider technologies (DWDM, SDH, OTN).
• Hands-on experience with leading ICT vendor solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia).
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and methodologies (TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN).
• Skilled in enterprise architecture tools (eg, iServer, IBM Doors).
• Proven track record in responding to complex, multi-vendor public sector bids and proposals.
• Experience in developing solution roadmaps and governance frameworks aligned with customer requirements