Solutions Architect - Data Centre Design

Solutions Architect - Data Centre Design
Location: Remote (with occasional international travel)

We are currently recruitng for a Solutions Architect - Data Centre Design to join a leading global communications provider. This high-impact role will lead the design and strategy for secure, scalable Data Centre and Operational Environments as part of a national cyber capability initiative.

You'll define architectural requirements, support implementation roadmaps and RFPs, and work closely with cyber consortium partners and international stakeholders. The role involves shaping resilient, secure infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop data centre and operational environment strategy, architecture, and roadmaps
• Define and manage use cases and contribute to RFP development
• Specify security, environmental, and connectivity requirements
• Lead end-to-end design for physical and hybrid cloud environments
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional technical requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and capability gap analysis
• Ensure compliance with cyber security frameworks, including NIST standards

What You'll Bring:

• Strong experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on infrastructure and data centre design
• Demonstrated ability to define and manage use cases during requirements gathering and system design
• Deep understanding of private, public, and hybrid cloud environments
• Proven leadership in complex architecture programmes
• Ideally experience with NIST and cyber security compliance/regulatory frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

If the role is of interest, please submit your updated CV for consideration.