Solution Architect – Network & Infrastructure – 6-month Contract

Solution Architect required to support a Global Organisation.

A Solution Architect is required to support a global organisation at the outset of a major Workplace Modernisation programme. This role will play a key part in the design and delivery of a global transformation, working across network, infrastructure, and cloud technologies.

The successful Solution Architect will bring strong experience operating within complex, enterprise-scale environments and will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with architectural standards and security requirements.

The successful Solutions Architect will demonstrate the following experience and expertise:

• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within a global organisation, ideally in a regulated environment such as Insurance, Legal, or Financial Services

• Strong background in IT Architecture, with practical application of architectural principles to solution design
• Technology knowledge with deep expertise in Infrastructure Architecture, including:

Network Technologies

• Cisco, SD-WAN, Aruba
• Firewalls, routers, switches, AV

Infrastructure & Cloud

• Azure, Microsoft 365
• Windows 11, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• OneDrive, Active Directory
• Hybrid on-premise and cloud data centre environments
• Security experience is advantageous

• Full End-to-end solution design and deployment experience across on-premise and Azure cloud platforms
• Strong ownership of technical documentation, including production, review, and maintenance
• Experience leading or contributing to Design Authority processes, covering solution design, governance, and assurance
• Close collaboration with Enterprise and Security Architects to ensure compliance with architectural and security standards
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is desirable

This Solution Architect will be required to attend site 2-3 days per week in Edinburgh.

This Solutions Architect role is an immediate start, with interview slots available in early January 2026. Initially a 6 months contract, but very likely to run on for 12 months +

This role could also suit an Infrastructure Architect and Network Architect.

Please note, the Solutions Architect will have to go through background checks before you start, these cover Right to Work, Reference, Certification check – this process can take up to 4 weeks.

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