Senior Solutions Architect

7 days ago


Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Sopra Steria Full time

Are you a VMware specialist looking for a new challenge?

The primary responsibility is to deliver a viable, fit-for-purpose solution that meets the needs of the client and is capable of being effectively managed in service.

You will manage the full lifecycle of a solution from feasibility to delivery. This will ensurethe solution has continuity from an architectural and design perspective.

You will be responsible for driving the architectural direction of all tasks allocated to them by a Programme or Principal Architect throughout the delivery lifecycle of the task.

You also will be involved in performing Technical Assurance Reviews to ensure that the technical deliverables pertinent to the lifecycle phase are of sufficient quality and that they are "fit for purpose" to deliver the goals of the task and to proceed throughthe associated phase gate.


What you will be doing:

  • Responsible for the creation and implementation of endtoend solution/technical design and ensuring alignment with the strategic technical architecture
  • Responsible for the ensure the solution/design process is adhered to by all SMEs
  • Responsible for leading technical SMEs to ensure: a fully collaborative approach to design is guaranteed
all areas of concern contribute to the design process from the earliest point

  • Preparation of artefacts required as part of the architectural toolkit to ensure design governance has appropriate artefacts to be successful (with appropriate collaboration with other SMEs and overseen by SLC Architecture)
  • The solution adheres to the principles defined within the Target Enterprise Architecture. The solution meets architectural goals that include usability, performance, security, reliability, maintainability, reuse, supportability and compatibility. In addition,ensuring that the design meets the client's requirements

What you will bring:

  • Expert knowledge of VMware
  • VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Zero clients
  • Good understanding of enterprise storage solutions
  • Understanding of fundamental networking concepts and components
  • Implementation of private and hybrid cloud technologies based on the VMware platform and automation platforms such as vRealize
  • IT Security Solutions (Policy Based, Physical, Environment Hardening & Software) & Provisioning and Implementation)

It would be great if you had:

  • Endpoint Management (Device Control, Data Protection, Application Control etc.)
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Infrastructure covering Windows Server 2012 / 2016 administration, Active Directory design, SCCM / SCOM deployment
  • Linuxbased OS Administration
  • Windows Client OS Windows
  • Windows 10
  • Very good communication and writing skills
  • Passionate about technology
  • A good understanding of, and competent working within, architectural frameworks such as TOGAF / MODAF
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you

**Employment Type: Full-time

Location:
Salisbury OR Portsmouth - This role is a remote friendly job however you must be commutable to our client site

Security Clearance Level:
Must be eligible for Security Clearance and DV clearance

Internal Recruiter:
Josh Huggins-Smith

Salary:
£65,000 to £75,000

Benefits:
£5,400, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund**
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company?
Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients.

The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privilegedenvironment.

We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other.

We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work forthe customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety
- and security-critical markets.

Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros.

We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, alongwith supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support.

Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies.



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