Multi-Cloud Solution Architect designing and architecting scalable multi-cloud solutions for clients. Engaging in presales support, proposal development, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
**Solution Design & Development:** Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure multi-cloud solutions tailored to specific client requirements. This includes selecting appropriate cloud platforms, services, and integration strategies.
**Presales Support:** Act as the technical lead in the presales process, working closely with sales teams to qualify opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations.
**Technical Expertise:** Maintain deep technical expertise across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related technologies, including cloud security, networking, DevOps, and data management. Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud trends and best practices.
**Client Engagement:** Engage with potential clients, understand their business challenges and technical requirements, and articulate the value proposition of the proposed solutions. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
**Proposal Development:** Contribute to the development of high-quality proposals, including technical write-ups, architecture diagrams, and cost estimations. Ensure proposals are technically sound, competitive, and address all client requirements.
**Compliance & Security:** Ensure all proposed solutions comply with relevant regulations and security standards (e.g., NCSC guidelines, GDPR, data sovereignty requirements). Demonstrate a strong understanding of these regulations to clients.
**Collaboration:** Work closely with internal teams, including sales, delivery, and engineering, to ensure seamless handover of projects and successful implementation.
**Market Awareness:** Stay informed about market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in the multi-cloud space, specifically within the UK public sector.
**Thought Leadership:** Contribute to thought leadership activities, such as writing white papers, blog posts, and presenting at industry events.
Requirements
**Extensive experience** in designing and implementing multi-cloud solutions.
14+ Years of experience in a relevant position.
**Deep understanding** of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud platforms and their respective services. Certifications in these platforms are highly desirable.
**Strong knowledge** of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
**Excellent communication and presentation skills,** with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
**Proven track record** of success in a presales environment, including developing winning proposals and building strong client relationships.
**Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,** with the ability to identify client needs and develop creative solutions.
**Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools** is a **plus**.
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