Solution/Technical Architect

Technical/Solutions Architect

My banking client is looking for a hands-on Technical Solutions Architect to join its IT Design team. You must have a strong background in Cisco Networking and Infrastructure. This role is very much hands on and will suit someone with solutions architecture experience who is used to pushing back against difficult stakeholders who can also communicate effectively with a non technical audience.

Essential Skills

Knowledge of cloud architecture (private/public/hybrid)
Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies
Extensive experience with designing applications and integration's of Core infrastructure across the estate.
End-User technologies (devices, Other Hardware)
Infrastructure (servers, storage, networking)
Security technologies (encryption, firewalls)
Software (operating systems, browsers)
Hardware components (printers, CCTV, UPS)
Completed relevant training paths and certifications in Azure.
Able to help find the right configuration of services from Microsoft and third-party providers to suit the needs of the organisation. Experience of integrating the Microsoft ecosystem is desirable.
Integration skills - knowledge of how to integrate Firewall, Core Infrastructure with each other and with external systems. Familiarity required with different integration patterns and an ability to choose the best one for a given scenario.
Working knowledge of Cisco switches, Firewall and Network, M365 / Office 365 platform and an understanding of where it is applicable to extending the reach and use of new technologies.
Experience serving as an application/solutions architect, pre-sales architect or functional lead.
Experience working with 3rd party partners.
Functional experience of projects and operations
Able to match requirements of cross-system processes against the goals of a project and the business.
Self-motivated and able to work efficiently and accurately
Significant and demonstrable interest in new emerging technologies
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the confidence to deliver ideas clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels of seniorityDesirable Skills

Familiarity with SAN storage, Wifi, CCTV, UPS
CCNA, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, ITIL qualifications
A background of working in the Banking/Financial sectorThe role offers hybrid working with you only required to be in the London office 1 / 2 days a week.

This is an initial 12 month contract and we are looking for a strong individual who can start ASAP

I have interview slots ready to be filled so get in touch ASAP to find out more about this great opportunity

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