Solutions Architect

A bit about us
Our main focus at Waterstons is to help our customers build a better business by blending technology and strategy. We have offices in the UK and Australia. Our team also work across the globe to provide unique business solutions that directly adds value to our clients' businesses.
Our clients tell us our people are our greatest strength, and who are we to disagree? We believe in our colleagues, and we make it a priority to reward their hard work.
Unlimited holidays, flexible working, and private medical healthcare . These are only some of the amazing things we offer.
Did we also mention that we've been awarded Gold Investors in People for a fourth consecutive time?
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for technology to join our Waterstons Technology Solutions team and work with an expanding team of Architects and Engineers.
As a growing team, you will work across the technology spectrum, this may include aspects of more traditional technology, working with clients across various sectors, large and small. This role is hands-on, and you will frequently be delivering projects (this is not just a role where you design something and then pass over to engineers to implement).
Day to day responsibilities
Understanding client's requirements, and architecting Solutions
Technical designs and proposal writing
Taking the lead on large projects and supporting work carried out by other team members
Broad technical knowledge, with a deep knowledge in one or more areas
Attend client facing meetings / pre-sales with clients.
Supporting the operations of client environments
Contributing to the development of our offering by exploring and developing new technologies
Some of the skills we are looking for
Must have:
3 years experience in a Microsoft technology project driven environment
A broad range of experience in Microsoft and/or other technologies.
Consulting/MSP Background
Active certifications that support experience
A successful candidate should have deep knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Infrastructure (e.g Servers, Storage, VMware, Backup, DR, Veeam, Windows)
Modern Workplace (e.g O365/M365, Intune, Autopilot, SCCM, Entra AD/identity)
Security (e.g Email filtering, web filtering, MFA, AV, ATA/ATP)
Cloud (Azure)
Connectivity (e.g. Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, VLAN, BGP, VRF, ACL)
Unified Comms (e.g. Teams voice, SIP routing/SBC skills)
Nice to have
Experience in line management
Experience in acquisitions or divestments, i.e. taking the architect/lead role in an acquisition or divestment for a client.
Waterstons perks
As well as offering a competitive salary, we have an attractive benefits package including:
A healthy work life balance with flexible and agile working being the norm
Unlimited holiday allowance
EV car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Rest days
Room to grow with supported development opportunities and sponsored training
Enhanced family policies
If you ever need it, company sick pay and life assurance
Supported wellbeing with regular initiatives, an employee assistance programme and private medical insurance
Flexible benefits such as a dental scheme, eye care support, season ticket loan and cycle to work
We require a security check to be carried out on all colleagues due to the nature of some of our clients' industries.
Waterstons is committed to creating and an inclusive, understanding, and flexible place to work. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and encourage everyone to 'bring their whole selves' to work. We believe that a company that works to truly embrace and value diversity, create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, and feel valued and appreciated is a better company to work for.
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