Cloud Technical Architect

Commercial are business transformation specialists, working with some of the UK’s top organisations within both the public and private sectors. In our IT area of the business, we provide transformation services across our five core operating areas, namely Cloud and Datacentre, Modern Workplace, Cybersecurity, Digital Workspace and Managed Services.

We are looking for a Cloud Technical Architect to provide strategic consultancy services to Commercial’s clients that improve their business and promote the use of hybrid cloud, modern workplace and security technologies. You will have an innovative mindset, keeping up with new technologies and be able to demonstrate the ability to learn from customer perspectives.

You will work in collaboration with our Solution Architecture and Project Management teams to create detailed designs to meet our clients' requirements and where needed translate these designs into functioning solutions.

In this role, you will also perform comprehensive assessments of our client's existing IT services and transform the findings into detailed reports that can assist with identifying key improvement opportunities and understanding the roadmap for applying them.

You will have at least 2 years of experience in a Cloud architecture role, consulting and designing projects with a strong background in IT Infrastructure and cloud services.

This varied role will involve a combination of working out of our head office in Cheltenham, remotely from home and moderate travel to our client sites throughout the UK as required.

Your responsibilities as a Cloud Technical Architect will be:

Pre-Sale:

• Work with the Solution Architecture team to provide a detailed Cost Model during the proposal stage of a client engagement.
• Assist the Solution Architecture team in workshops during the sales engagement by providing subject matter expertise around specific technologies.

Post Sale:

• Perform technical discovery assessments to gain comprehensive insights into client environments.
• Conduct peer review analysis of SOWs and Cost Models.
• Act as the technical authority and provide oversight, governance and ownership of large and complex transformation projects.
• Perform Technical Account Management and contribute to strategy roadmaps for allocated clients.
• Create both technical high-level and low-level design documentation of solutions as required, ensuring technical consultants are following industry best practices and vendor architecture principles during implementation.
• Be the technical authority on Commercial’s solution portfolio.
• Translate the solution design into Technical Architecture documentation.
• Perform Technical Architecture activities, working with the client to obtain all technical information required to create the required collateral.
• Conduct technical design workshops as part of the post-sale design phase of a project.
• Perform scoping activities and create the Project Scope, outlining the deliverables of the project.
• Create the Low-Level Design Document.
• Create Functional and UAT Test Plans associated with the deliverables.
• Assist the Project Management Office with translation of the deliverables into a Project Plan as required.
• Present the Technical Architecture collateral to the client alongside the Project Management Office to facilitate scheduling of the project.
• Assist with Project Delivery as and when required.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Technical Consulting team throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

About you

• A passion for technology and a desire to stay ahead of the technology curve that will help us lead the market and exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead a project team, guiding them through complex projects and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Have a deep knowledge and understanding of technical complexities, migration methodologies, and proven track record in the successful delivery of complex enterprise level engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate high level designs and articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads.
• Exhibits excellent problem-solving skills, with a knack for identifying and addressing technical challenges creatively and effectively.
• Adapts to new technologies and changing business environments, maintaining flexibility in planning and execution.
• Maintains a strong client focus, understanding client needs and translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality of output.
• Demonstrate expertise in leading customer meetings, engaging in technical whiteboarding sessions, and meticulously documenting environment information.
• You will have a proven track record in technical architecture engagements and the successful low level design of solutions.
• You will be certified to Architect level in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud holding industry accreditations of Microsoft AZ-104 and AZ-305 as a minimum.

Technologies

You will be required to keep up to date with the latest technologies and accreditations as per your personalised training plan. Technologies within the Commercial portfolio currently include:

• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace
• Azure Virtual Desktop / Citrix DaaS
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware / Hyper-V)
• Datacentre Compute solutions
• Datacentre Storage solutions
• Edge and Datacentre Networking solutions
• HPE and Aruba technology stack
• Corporate wireless solutions
• Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions
• Entra ID
• Microsoft Purview
• Windows 10/11 OS
• Windows Server OS
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• Cyber Security Solutions
• Web and E-mail Security solutions
• Microsoft Teams Phone
• Microsoft Configuration Manager / SCCM
• Microsoft Exchange on-premises / DAG

About us

We are proud to be a successful, purpose-driven organisation that is on an exciting journey to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2025.

Commercial are business transformation specialists. We transform business impacts and experiences by applying original thinking to everyday practices.

We specialise in Managed IT, Smart Technologies, Managed Print Services, Technology, Interiors, Office Supplies, and PPE, Facilities and Workwear.

We invest in our people so they are experts in their field, excel within their environment and continue on a journey of growth and development, personalised to them.

We are #commercialbynature.

Benefits

We commit to ensuring all our employees feel truly valued and appreciated for the work that they do, every day. As a member of the Commercial team, you will receive the following:

• A base salary of up to £75,000 per annum
• An annual bonus scheme of £5,000, paid quarterly upon successful achievement of KPIs
• Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for all or part of the week
• Company car
• A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
• An enhanced family leave package to support you and your growing family
• Life Insurance that offers a payment equivalent to four times your annual salary
• Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support including a 24-hour GP service and physiotherapy
• Free and expert mortgage and remortgaging advice for all members of the team, friends and families from leading broker Charles Cameron & Associates
• Other benefits such as charity volunteering opportunities, pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working structure and more

Training and Development

We are committed to offering training and development opportunities for career growth, 86% of our Senior Managers and 80% of our Directors have been promoted within. This role could be a great starting point for someone who is looking to progress their career within an ambitious and growing company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Together, we are committed to attracting, including, inspiring, and developing our teams no matter their background, belief or way of life.

We embrace everyone’s unique perspectives and create a genuine belonging for all.

Our employees are who we are and create the brand we are today; we make better decisions and create a consumer-focused environment.

At Commercial, we look to hire the very best people for our roles. We welcome all applicants regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation. Even if you don’t feel you completely fulfil all the requirements for this vacancy, we still encourage you to apply. It is our commitment to provide equal opportunities for all.

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