PermanentGuildford, UKPosted 19 hours ago11837CA 50k – 60k per yearSolutions ArchitectGuildford / Hybrid – Up to 55,000 + Car AllowanceWe are looking for a Solutions Architect to join a growing and highly successful IT services company based near GuildfordThis is a client-facing role for someone who can bridge the gap between technology and business. You will need a strong technical understanding, but this is not a hands-on delivery role. Equally, this isn't a traditional sales positionYou will work with a portfolio of SME clients, getting to understand their businesses, their current technology and where they want to go next. You will help shape their IT strategy, identify areas for improvement and scope the projects needed to get them thereThe role has three main areas: Running regular strategic IT roadmap meetings with clientsScoping and costing IT projects before handing them over to the technical delivery teamSupporting new business opportunities and helping clients identify where technology can improve their businessYou will need enough technical knowledge to look at an existing environment and work out what a solution should look like, what technology is required and the likely time and cost involved in delivering itThe majority of clients are Microsoft based, so good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure is important. Experience around Microsoft security, cloud migrations and wider infrastructure would also be usefulWe are ideally looking for someone from an MSP, IT services, consultancy or similar background who combines good technical knowledge with excellent people skills. You should be comfortable talking technology with technical teams one minute and explaining the business case to a company owner the nextExperience with Apple/macOS or Google Workspace environments would be an added bonus, as would an interest in AI and how it can be used practically within businessesThe role is hybrid, with 2-3 days a week based in the office near Guildford, alongside occasional client visitsIf you are technically credible, enjoy working with clients and want a role where you can have a genuine influence on their technology strategy, we'd be very interested in speaking to youDue to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisationWe take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
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