Senior Solution Architect

The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex IT solutions. They will work closely with stakeholders to understand their business needs and develop solutions that meet those needs. They will be responsible for the overall architecture of the solution, including the selection of appropriate technologies, the design of the system, and the integration of components. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the solution is secure, reliable, and scalable. The Senior Solution Architect will also be responsible for providing technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the team., This role works within Capita TSS, supporting a large public sector client in London. This is a technical customer facing role, both in the BAU space and within a large transformation program, working very closely with senior Customer, Internal and Supplier stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technical customer-facing role within a dynamic IT function.

• Involvement in both BAU and transformative projects.

• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across various domains.

• Requires a strong background in M365 & Azure design and administration

What you will be doing:

• Technical lead, accountable for projects covering a wide variety of technologies

• Supporting pre-sales activities including requirements gathering, drafting SoWs/WOs and supporting delivery

• Design, configuration and administration of Microsoft M365.

• Overseeing Azure configurations, cost management, and service administration

• Administration of Azure and M365 security principles, including Sentinel and Defender.

• Providing technical consultancy to BAU teams on a range of technical matters.

• Can-do attitude with a strong desire to learn and contribute

• Commercial awareness

• Ability to operate professionally in high pressure, agile environments

• Proficient in Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and M365 Application Suite.

• Experience with Exchange, and Exchange Online

• An understanding of modern workplace and supporting technologies

• Experience with MDM and application management using Intune.

• Knowledge of Azure networking and security concepts.

• Familiarity with cloud deployment technical and governance requirements.

• Knowledge of industry-standard security and privacy regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA or HIPAA.

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing solutions using cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.