Solutions Architect

As a Solutions Architect at Brightsolid, you will be an integral part of the solution architect team, which forms a core component of our customer-focused, commercial customer success function. Working alongside expert solution architects in VMware, Microsoft Cloud and Data Management solutions, you will collaborate directly with customers to understand their business needs and technical requirements.

This role involves designing AWS cloud first and hybrid cloud architectures that leverage AWS, Azure and our Brightsolid Cloud solution to meet customer requirements while fostering a relationship of trust and growth throughout the partnership.,

• Understanding Customer Needs: Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and business needs, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in their cloud journey.


• Architecture Development: Design comprehensive hybrid cloud architectures that combine AWS, Azure, and Brightsolid Cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with customer budgets and requirements.


• Cloud Migration: Experience working on projects involving cloud migration, AWS migration acceleration program (MAP), containerisation and microservices.


• Commercial Awareness: Produce customer solutions that meet or improve on available commercial budgets, fostering a relationship of trust and growth throughout the partnership.


• Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on AWS within the organisation, providing guidance and expertise to both internal engineering teams and customers while acting as a subject matter expert escalation point to our on-call engineering team.


• Customer Discovery: Scope out existing technology solutions with customers and prospects to support our recommended technical solution.


• Solution Implementation: Own the architecture during the implementation of AWS cloud solutions, working closely with project and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery.


• Troubleshooting: Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues related to AWS technology, providing timely resolution and troubleshooting assistance.


• Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in AWS and share knowledge and insights with colleagues to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
  
  Experience in solution architecture or significant experience in a senior technical role, with a primary focus on AWS Cloud technology.


• In-depth knowledge of AWS and their partner program and frameworks.


• Proven track record of designing complex cloud solutions.


• Strong understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security concepts.


• Certified Solutions Architect Associate and Professional is highly desirable.


• Experience of DevOps practices and tools for automation and continuous integration.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders., Expert knowledge of AWS technology.


• Advanced knowledge in cloud security.


• Advanced knowledge of operating systems windows/Linux.


• Advanced knowledge of networking.


• Advanced knowledge of monitoring systems.


Desirable Skills:

• Automation (ansible/power automation).


• Azure, VMware, Linux, or similar certifications.


• Barracuda SASE / Cisco FirePower.


• DellEMC Products (Server/SAN/Object).


• ServiceNow ITSM.


• Zabbix/ServiceNow ITOM.


• ServiceNow CSM/SAM.


Behaviours:

• Aligns with Brightsolid values.


• Customer-focused with a can-do attitude.


• Adapts communication style to suit the audience and situation.


• Respects the views and actions of others, appropriately challenging as required.


• Develops good working relationships with colleagues.


• Monitors progress against objectives and delivers results consistently.


• Draws on experience and knowledge to solve problems.
  
  Brightsolid is a leading provider of innovative hybrid cloud solutions and professional services to help businesses optimize their traditional and cloud infrastructure for digital transformation. With a focus on customer-centric solutions and cutting-edge technologies, Brightsolid delivers reliable, scalable, and secure cloud environments to meet our customers evolving needs, Brightsolid is a leading cloud solutions company, committed to providing enterprise class technology, processes and talent for the public and private sector in Scotland and beyond.
  
  Offers constructive ideas to help resolve problems and deliver solutions.


• Seeks guidance to inform decision-making and support development.


• Takes responsibility for personal and career development, developing technical competence.


• Prepared to take on challenges.


Why Work for Brightsolid:

• Positive nurturing culture prioritizing employee well-being.


• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.


• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on personal and professional development.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity for career growth and advancement within a rapidly growing organisation., This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. The role presents the opportunity for hybrid working that must include regular office attendance. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, health cash plan, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.