Trainee Solution Architect
Permanent, full-time role offering £30,000 - £36,000 + benefits + discretionary bonus
This role provides excellent career progression and on-the-job training, allowing you to specialise as their Solutions Architect.
For the initial six months, the role will require you to be onsite every day to undergo training and shadowing. After this period, it will transition to a hybrid model (2–3 days onsite) with occasional travel to client sites.
Position Overview
As part of an exciting expansion, we’re looking for a Trainee Solution Architect to join a Cyber Security Specialist company. This company provides cutting-edge hardware and software (SaaS) network filtering solutions, and you’ll play a key role in supporting their clients with technical expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in networking and Linux who’s eager to advance their career and specialise.
You’ll benefit from a hands-on training programme designed to help you build the skills needed to grow into Solutions Architect role. Working closely with experienced technical teams, you’ll support clients with technical specification, create solution designs, and prepare technical demonstrations. You will have opportunity to engage with clients in industries such as defence, critical national infrastructure, and finance.
Responsibilities
* Support the clients team with the technical aspects of hardware and SaaS products, including participating in technical scoping, preparing technical specifications, creating Proof of Concepts and technical designs (training provided).
* Provide both remote and onsite consultancy to clients, delivering product demos and workshops to explain how solutions work and how to use them.
* Collaborate with the sales team to understand client needs, assist with technical requirements, and ensure seamless communication and delivery.
* Participate in post-sales activities, offering technical workshops and ongoing support to clients during onboarding.
What do you need to be successful?
* Networking knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
* Linux proficiency and ability to use the command-line interface to carry out basic tasks
* Being comfortable with meeting new people daily, and discussing technical needs with clients in various settings.
* Valid UK work authorisation and a full UK driving licence.
* Living in the UK continuously for 5 years and willingness to undertake UK Government Security Clearance.
Training Provided
As part of this role, you’ll receive on the job training and guidance to develop expertise in the company’s product offerings. This includes hands-on experience with innovative hardware and software solutions. You’ll have a unique opportunity to gain:
* Creating technical solutions experience: Developing technical designs (LLD/HLD) and product specifications tailored to specific client Network needs.
* Hardware technology: Understanding and implementing the company’s hardware solutions and secure data transfers.
* SaaS and software solutions: In-depth knowledge of the company’s key software, Network and filtering solutions, designed for complex client environments.