Solutions Architect in Stoke-on-Trent

Solutions Architect – £75K – Hybrid

Job Description

We’re working with a specialist technology organisation who are looking to appoint a Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, high-impact collaboration solutions.

This is a key role working at the intersection of technology, security, and client engagement – ideal for someone who enjoys shaping complex solutions in highly regulated environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engaging with clients to understand business requirements, technical challenges, and security constraints.
• Designing end-to-end solutions tailored to defence and secure collaboration environments.
• Leading technical workshops, presentations, and solution demonstrations to stakeholders.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on technology trends, security best practices, and emerging threats.
• Producing architecture designs, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Supporting bids, RFIs and RFPs with detailed technical proposals.
• Evaluating and selecting technologies based on security, scalability, and interoperability.
• Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and contributing to internal best practices.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required.

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (e.g., secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing).
• Deep knowledge of security principles, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., UK OFFICIAL / SECRET, NATO).
• Experience designing complex, end-to-end technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience working across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), networking, and cyber security.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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