Job Title: Customer Solution Architect - Unified Communications Location : Chippenham Salary : £500 per day (Inside IR35) - Negotiable Contract : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week On-Site Requirement : 3 days per week on-site Clearance : Must have SC clearance (DV clearance is a bonus) - UK Sole Nationals only About the Role : Salt Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a leading technology provider in the defense sector to recruit a
Customer Solution Architect. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative, secure solutions in Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), driving technical excellence and solution design for high-profile bids and deployments. You will be part of a highly skilled team, supporting the end-to-end architecture of technical solutions that meet the client's requirements while ensuring seamless deployment. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in both
supporting bids
from a technical architect perspective and
deploying
the solutions that are won. Key Responsibilities : Provide
technical leadership
and architectural expertise in
Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC)
technologies. Support
pre-sales
and
bids
by developing comprehensive solutions that align with the client's needs. Design and deliver secure, scalable solutions, ensuring all technical and business aspects are considered. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage solution architecture and deployment. Be the point of contact for clients, ensuring a smooth delivery process and addressing any technical challenges. Contribute to the
deployment
of solutions across different sites as bids are won. Key Skills and Experience : Proven experience as a
Solution Architect
or in a similar role, with expertise in
Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC)
technologies (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Cisco, VoIP, video conferencing). Solid experience in supporting and deploying solutions, particularly in secure environments (defence or government). MoD SC clearance
is essential (DV clearance is a bonus). Candidates must be UK Sole Nationals due to security requirements. Experience with bid support and
end-to-end solution design, including both technical and commercial considerations. Strong technical background in infrastructure design, cloud technologies, and
Unified Communications
systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in secure environments with an understanding of
BPSS
eligibility processes.