Cloud Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Lucid Connect Ltd Full time

Cloud Architecture Consultant

Hybrid Role - Flexible Work Environment

Compensation: Competitive Salary, Bonus Opportunities & Company Vehicle

Lucid Connect Ltd specializes in business transformation, collaborating with leading organizations across various sectors. Our expertise spans Cloud and Datacentre solutions, Modern Workplace integration, Cybersecurity, Digital Workspace innovations, and Managed Services.

We are seeking a Cloud Architecture Consultant to deliver strategic advisory services. The ideal candidate will possess a forward-thinking approach, staying abreast of emerging technologies and demonstrating an ability to understand client perspectives.

This role requires collaboration with Solution Architecture and Project Management teams to develop comprehensive designs that fulfill client specifications, as well as translating these designs into operational solutions when necessary.

In this position, you will conduct thorough evaluations of current IT services and convert your findings into detailed reports that highlight key improvement opportunities and outline a roadmap for implementation.

This dynamic role will involve a mix of working from our headquarters, remote work, and occasional travel to client locations as needed.

Your responsibilities as a Cloud Architecture Consultant will include:

Pre-Sale Activities:

  • Collaborate with the Solution Architecture team to develop a comprehensive Cost Model during the proposal phase of client engagements.
  • Support the Solution Architecture team in workshops during the sales process by providing expertise on specific technologies.

Post-Sale Activities:

  • Conduct technical discovery assessments to gain in-depth insights into client environments.
  • Perform peer reviews of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Cost Models.
  • Serve as the technical authority, overseeing and governing large-scale transformation projects.
  • Engage in Technical Account Management and contribute to strategic roadmaps for assigned clients.
  • Generate both high-level and detailed design documentation for solutions as required, ensuring that technical consultants adhere to industry best practices and vendor architecture standards during implementation.
  • Act as the technical authority on the solution portfolio.
  • Translate solution designs into Technical Architecture documentation.
  • Conduct technical design workshops during the post-sale design phase of projects.
  • Execute scoping activities and develop the Project Scope, detailing project deliverables.
  • Create Low-Level Design Documents.
  • Develop Functional and User Acceptance Test Plans related to project deliverables.
  • Assist the Project Management Office in translating deliverables into a Project Plan as necessary.
  • Present Technical Architecture documentation to clients alongside the Project Management Office to facilitate project scheduling.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Technical Consulting team throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with architectural standards and best practices.

About You:

You should have a strong passion for technology and a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends to help us excel in the market and exceed client expectations.

Demonstrated ability to lead project teams through complex initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes.

Deep understanding of technical complexities, migration methodologies, and a proven track record in delivering complex enterprise-level projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating high-level designs and conveying intricate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving abilities, with a talent for creatively and effectively addressing technical challenges.

Client-focused mindset, adept at understanding client needs and translating them into effective technical solutions.

Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

Proven expertise in leading customer meetings, engaging in technical discussions, and meticulously documenting environmental information.

Certification at the Architect level in Microsoft Azure Cloud, holding industry accreditations such as Microsoft AZ-104 and AZ-305 as a minimum.

Technologies:

  • Stay updated with the latest technologies and certifications as per your personalized training plan. Current technologies within the Lucid Connect Ltd portfolio include:
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud
  • Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace
  • Azure Virtual Desktop / Citrix DaaS
  • Virtualization technologies (VMware / Hyper-V)
  • Datacentre Compute solutions
  • Datacentre Storage solutions
  • Edge and Datacentre Networking solutions
  • HPE and Aruba technology stack
  • Corporate wireless solutions
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Windows 10/11 OS
  • Windows Server OS
  • Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Cyber Security Solutions
  • Web and Email Security solutions
  • Microsoft Teams Phone
  • Microsoft Configuration Manager / SCCM
  • Microsoft Exchange on-premises / DAG

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