Solutions Architect

Salary: £72 per hour

Solutions Architect

Our client is a very successful, robust IT business, with over 20 years operating history. They provide a ‘one stop shop’ for all IT requirements – for SMEs, charities, government and public-sector organisations. The business provides a full service of Telephony & IT support, hardware, security, connectivity, hosting and software. Each solution is tailored to client needs, fully scalable, advanced and highly secure.

They are seeking a motivated, ambitious Solutions Architect to join the growing tech team and bridge the gap between sales and technical support / architecture team. In this Technical role, you will be responsible for providing technical input to solutions advocated by the company, as part of the sales cycle.

This is a hybrid role, suited to an individual with very strong IT knowledge across a wide portfolio, problem solving skills and commercial awareness / sales skills.

The role will involve liaising with the sales consultants, taking a brief for each customer and recommending the right solution to for both budget and technical requirements – covering hardware, software security and connectivity.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a technical escalation point for the Solutions sales staff
• Provide an interface to the Technical department for the sales staff
• Ascertain client requirements by communicating with them in various ways (including face-to-face meetings, telephone conversation, etc)
• Suggest technical solutions to client requirement using a variety of supplier’s products and in-house skills
• Assisting the sales process by attending meetings, responding to “request for tender” documents and constructing proposal
• Establish and maintaining relationships with new and ongoing clients, suppliers and partners
• Where necessary, perform “due diligence” exercises on supplier and partners products and offerings.

There will also be times when assistance is needed during busy times. Tasks may include:

• Attending data centres to supervise client access
• Performing technical installation and support in areas where technical skill exist.

• 2 Years as Technical Architect or similar
• At least 4 years commercial experience in networking/servers infrastructure environment or similar
• Good presentation and communication skills. Be able to provide verbal and written material and contribute to meetings
• Demonstrable knowledge of products in the Connectivity, Hosting and Security IT provision.

Desirable Experience

• Any experience in partner or channel management
• Any experience with connectivity/hosting/security service provider.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• IT skills including a self-sufficiency using a range of software packages
• Good communication skills, ability to be organised and accurate, IT product knowledge.

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Problem solving and ability to apply engineering principles

Essential Personal Characteristics

• Willing to work closely within a small, growing team
• Financial and numeracy skills including high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills including proven ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Respect for confidentiality and integrity
• Clean, current driving licence

Benefits

• Excellent salary – circa £72basic plus commission and company car
• Full-time working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Pension

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via this website ASAP to Emma Easton at Strand Recruitment