Solutions Architect

• Lead hands-on implementation of complex, high-risk and multi-domain customer projects
• Build, configure and deploy Microsoft Azure environments, landing zones, management groups, subscriptions, Azure Policy, RBAC and cost governance
• Implement Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, Azure Firewall, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints and Azure DNS
• Deploy identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect, Cloud Sync, Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management
• Deliver Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 deployments, including host pools, image management, FSLogix, scaling and security baselines
• Plan and execute server, workload and data migrations to Azure using Azure Migrate
• Implement Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery, including recovery testing against agreed RTO and RPO
• Configure security and monitoring across Azure and Microsoft 365 using Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Automate deployments using PowerShell, Azure CLI and Infrastructure as Code with Bicep, ARM and/or Terraform
• Deploy and configure Microsoft 365, Intune, Sophos, Mimecast and Acronis solutions
• Act as final technical escalation point, diagnosing and resolving complex configuration, integration and environment issues
• Produce High-Level Designs, Low-Level Designs and Statements of Work
• Provide design assurance, technical guidance and design reviews throughout delivery
• Support pre-sales scoping, solution qualification, technical feasibility assessments and proposal design input
• Conduct customer technical design reviews and secure solution architecture sign-off
• Define technical standards, deployment checklists, configuration baselines and design templates
• Validate UAT results and technical acceptance against approved designs and Statements of Work
• Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 engineers and support their career progression
• Collaborate with Support Desk, NOC, Product Managers and Solution Leads on operational supportability
• Identify and communicate risks, design constraints and technical dependencies
• Lead post-implementation design reviews and incorporate lessons learned into standards
• Maintain expert technical skills and vendor certifications across the Babble solution portfolio

• Extensive experience of solution design and delivery across Modern Workplace, Cyber Security, Backup/DR, Networking and Azure
• Demonstrable authorship of High-Level Designs, Low-Level Designs and Statements of Work
• Pre-sales technical experience
• Track record of mentoring and raising the technical capability of a delivery team
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or current successor certification — desired
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), or current successor certification — desired
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102), or current successor certification — desired
• Sophos Certified Architect certifications for Sophos Firewall and Sophos Central Endpoint/Server, with corresponding Sophos Certified Engineer prerequisites — desired
• Acronis Certified Engineer (Cyber Protect) — desired
• Mimecast Certified Product Professional, Advanced level — desired
• PRINCE2 7th Edition Practitioner or equivalent project management certification — advantageous
• ITIL 4 Foundation or ITIL Version 5 Foundation — advantageous
• CISSP or equivalent senior security certification; CompTIA Security+ is an acceptable foundational alternative — advantageous
• CrowdStrike Falcon certifications such as CCFA or CCFR and familiarity with Falcon Complete — advantageous
• Suitable home working setup with desk and chair in a quiet space
• Stable internet connection
• A solution to mitigate loadshedding; working from a public space is not acceptable

• Risk cover, including Life Cover, Critical Illness Cover, funeral benefits and some Disability benefits
• 22 days holiday Balance PLUS UK Bank Holidays, with increased annual leave based on length of service
• 5% allowance based on basic salary that can be towards Medical Aid
• UPS provided to assist with load shedding (2-4hrs power for a laptop)
• Babble issued laptop
• Annual Company Celebrations
• Home-based working
• Stable internet connection support requirement for home working