Job Description
Solution Architect – On-Prem Design Lead Warton 7-Month Contract £71.28 per hour (PAYE) 2–3 Days Onsite We are seeking two highly experienced Solution Architects to join a defence-focused programme at BAE Systems, supporting the design and delivery of a complex on-premises technical solution within a secure enterprise environment.The Opportunity You will work as part of a wider architecture team to design and implement VMware-based on-premises solutions supporting mission-critical defence capabilities. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design capability and the ability to operate within a secure-by-design framework.Key Responsibilities
* Design and architect on-premises VMware-based infrastructure solutions
* Contribute to the definition and delivery of virtual desktop environments, including support for engineering tools such as CAD and PLM
* Support implementation and migration activities within secure data centre environments
* Provide consultancy and technical leadership within a team of architects
* Ensure solutions adhere to secure-by-design principles and defence security standards
* Troubleshoot and optimise platform performance and resilience
* Work closely with stakeholders including contractors, government stakeholders and internal IT teams
About You We are looking for an experienced architect with strong on-prem infrastructure and enterprise solution design capability.You will have:
* Strong experience designing and delivering on-premises solutions
* Deep knowledge of data centre architecture including compute, storage and networking
* Hands-on experience with VMware environments (including VMware Cloud Foundation desirable)
* Experience with Microsoft enterprise collaboration tools in on-prem environments
* Experience delivering virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), ideally supporting engineering workloads (CAD/PLM)
* Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and defence-grade security requirements
* Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Key Skills
* Enterprise architecture alignment and solution design
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to operate within distributed, cross-functional teams
* Experience producing high-quality technical documentation
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
Additional Information This role operates within a highly secure defence environment. All applicants must meet BPSS requirements, with SC clearance in progress. Eligibility is subject to UK residency and security vetting conditions.
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