We are looking for an experienced Technical Consultant/Architect to take on a Technical Architect role with a leading IT Services Provider.

Our client are business transformation specialists, working with some of the UK's top organisations within both the public and private sectors providing transformation services across Cloud and Datacentre, Modern Workplace, Cybersecurity, Digital Workspace and Managed Services.

This role will work in close collaboration with Solution Architecture and Project Management teams to create detailed designs to meet client requirements and where needed translate designs into functioning solutions.

In this role, you will also perform comprehensive assessments of existing IT services and transform the findings into detailed reports that can assist with identifying key improvement opportunities and understanding the roadmap for applying them.

This varied role will involve a combination of working out of our clients head office in Cheltenham, remotely from home and moderate travel to client sites throughout the UK as required.

Pre-Sale (Approx 25%):
Work with the Solution Architecture team to provide a detailed Cost Model during the proposal stage of a client engagement.
Assist the Solution Architecture team in workshops during the sales engagement by providing subject matter expertise around specific technologies.

Post Sale (Approx 75%):
Perform technical discovery assessments to gain comprehensive insights into client environments.
To conduct peer review analysis of SOWs and Cost Models.
Act as the technical authority and provide oversight, governance and ownership of large and complex transformation projects.
To perform Technical Account Management and contribute to strategy roadmaps for allocated clients
Be responsible for the creation of both technical high-level and low-level design documentation of solutions as required, and ensure the technical consultants are following industry best practice and vendor architecture principles during the implementation.
To be the technical authority on Commercial's solution portfolio
To translate the solution design into Technical Architecture documentation
To perform Technical Architecture activities, working with the client to obtain all technical information required to create the required collateral
To conduct technical design workshops as part of the post-sale design phase of a project
To perform scoping activities and create the Project Scope, outlining the deliverables of the project
To create the Low-Level Design Document
To create Functional and UAT Test Plans associated with the deliverables
To assist the Project Management Office with translation of the deliverables into a Project Plan as required
To present the Technical Architecture collateral to the client alongside the Project Management Office to facilitate scheduling of the project
To perform technical discovery assessments to gain comprehensive insights into client environments
To assist with Project Delivery as and when required
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Technical Consulting team throughout the project life cycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

About you:
A passion for technology and a desire to stay ahead of the technology curve that will help lead the market and exceed customer expectations.

Proven experience of Microsoft 365 deployments, Modern Workplace solutions, server migrations, Fortinet security, data centre and Virtualisation technologies.

Track record of leading client discovery workshops, performing low level design documents, technical documentation and test plans to guide client's through a technology transformation journey.

Demonstrate an ability to lead a project team, guiding them through complex projects and ensuring successful outcomes.
Have a deep knowledge and understanding of technical complexities, migration methodologies, and proven track record in the successful delivery of complex enterprise level engagements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate high level designs and articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads.
Exhibits excellent problem-solving skills, with a knack for identifying and addressing technical challenges creatively and effectively
Adapts to new technologies and changing business environments, maintaining flexibility in planning and execution
Maintains a strong client focus, understanding client needs and translating them into effective technical solutions
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality of output.
Demonstrate expertise in leading customer meetings, engaging in technical whiteboarding sessions, and meticulously documenting environment information
You will have a proven track record in technical architecture engagements and the successful low level design of solutions.
You will ideally be certified to Architect level in Cloud, Modern Workplace or Datacentre technologies, holding industry accreditations equivalent to Microsoft AZ-305/AZ-104/AZ-140/MS-102/MD-102, HPE Master ASE, Aruba ACMP and Fortinet Certified Professional.

Technologies:
You will be required to keep up to date with the latest technologies and accreditations as per your personalised training plan. Technologies within the Commercial portfolio currently include:
Virtualisation technologies (VMware/Hyper-V)
Datacentre Compute solutions
Datacentre Storage solutions
Edge and Datacentre Networking solutions
HPE and Aruba technology stack
Corporate wireless solutions
Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace
Azure Virtual Desktop/Citrix DaaS
Entra ID
Microsoft Purview
Windows 10/11 OS
Windows Server OS
Active Directory and Group Policy
Cyber Security Solutions
Web and E-mail Security solutions
Microsoft Teams Phone
Microsoft Configuration Manager/SCCM
Microsoft Exchange on-premises/DAG