Technical Architect

NEC Software Solutions

. Produce technical architecture designs for corporate platforms and customer solutions across on-premise, data centre, and public cloud environments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing technical architecture designs across on-premise, data centre, and public cloud environments, with a strong understanding of compute, networking, storage, and virtualisation technologies. Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences while balancing delivery pressures with design quality and sustainability.

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Technical Architecture DesignCloud Technologies (Azure, AWS, OCI)Server VirtualisationNetworkingSecurity Clearance (SC Level or Higher)

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Hard Skills

Technical Architecture DesignCloud TechnologiesServer VirtualisationNetworkingStorageComputeData Centre TechnologiesPublic Cloud EnvironmentsEvidence-Based RecommendationsTechnology Roadmaps

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationKnowledge TransferProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Security Check (SC) LevelNon-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3Enhanced Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

UK Public SectorEmerging TechnologiesTechnical Assurance BoardWorkload ProtectionOccupational Health Checks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce technical architecture designs for corporate platforms and customer solutions across on-premise, data centre, and public cloud environments
Evaluate architecture and design options and make evidence-based recommendations balancing functional and non-functional requirements
Work closely with delivery teams to support implementation, including knowledge transfer and hands-on assistance
Participate in the architecture peer review process
Present technical designs to the Technical Assurance Board and support assurance discussions
Contribute to technology roadmaps and investigate new and existing technologies for controlled adoption
Collaborate with Security Architects to ensure appropriate workload protection
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, platforms, and relevant industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience producing technical architecture designs
Strong understanding of compute, networking, storage, virtualisation, and cloud technologies
Ability to balance delivery pressures with design quality and long-term sustainability
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working within the UK public sector is highly valued
Experience with Azure, AWS, or OCI is highly valued
Experience with server virtualisation, networking, and storage is highly valued
Pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK
Satisfactory vetting, references, and occupational health checks
Current Security Check (SC) level or higher, Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, or ability to gain Enhanced Security Clearance in addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses