Solutions Architect

We are currently hiring for a Solution Architect to join our amazing Pre-Sales team at Six Degrees and to be part of our future success. Six Degrees is a leading secure, integrated cloud services provider, where everyone is welcome. We believe success lies in harnessing a truly diverse and inclusive culture. Our business protects UK organisations with the goal of enabling them to operate effectively and securely in the cloud, by giving them secure platforms to innovate and grow. We support our customers on their digital transformation journey regardless of their maturity This role sits within the Six Degrees Pre-Sales team, which is responsible for supporting our sales target attainment for new business and renewals. With a deep understanding of the technical landscape of our clients and build multi-product, technically viable solutions that address business needs, pains or issues. The expectation is that as much time as possible is spent in front of clients, guiding them technically, providing strategic direction, providing roadmaps and working alongside the Sales Team to tease out, qualify and close opportunities. The Pre-Sales Solution Architect role works closely with the Sales Team to build strong technical relationships with the current and prospective client base. It is equally important to build an internal profile with the various technical leads in the business including Product Group and Support technicians. They will act as the technical lead with new multi technology opportunities and tender documentation, tailoring and recommending IT strategies and products to the client base. Creating high level architectural diagrams and owning standard proposals taking input from our Technical Architects whilst assisting with client budgeting. They will act as a technical escalation point for the Pre-Sales Consultants and Sales Teams and act as the ‘go to’ technical contact for named clients. Our perfect candidate will hold appropriate vendor certifications for example from Microsoft, Fortinet, Mimecast etc. They will have proven experience of producing high quality proposals and designs and experience of working with a bid team to delivery high quality RFP/RFI responses. They will be used to consistently deliver client and business success and an expert at designing and delivering technology solutions for a broad range of clients. We also think someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and a prioritisation master is key to succeed in this position. A bit more about us: Six Degrees has been honoured as an ENEI Silver TIDE Winner. We take pride in fostering and sustaining an inclusive culture, which is essential for our entire business. This includes all aspects of recruitment and employment – our recruitment and selection processes are transparent and fair, and we will always consider any reasonable adjustments or flexible working requirements. At Six Degrees we’ve created a female-led networking program that enables women within our organisation to interact and exchange ideas, share their experiences, and utilise one-to-one support. We are proud of initiating an outreach program that connects our female talent with external mentors. This ensures they can tap into new and different perspectives that will help them identify and achieve career goals at Six Degrees. Our Benefits In return for the passion our people bring to everything they do, we want them to enjoy a range of benefits that enrich their lives. We are a Real Living Wage employer, and through our additional employee benefits we feel we’ve got something that will help everybody live their best life. We recognise the immense joy and significance of family leave for our employees, which is why Six Degrees provide an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package. We’re also keen to support people with flexible working, so everyone can have the personal time they need whilst still doing great work here at Six Degrees. We have some fantastic benefits on offer, with everyone being given Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, a matched pension scheme and 25 days holiday and as a happy birthday from Six Degrees, all employees get a day off for their Birthday. Throughout the business, our people have a causes and initiatives that they support and that is close to their heart. That’s why we give everyone the chance to volunteer one day year in addition to annual leave to make a difference. What is more, we also make a contribution to any additional benefits you may wish to choose. Every Six Degrees employee has instant access to private medical care is available, as well as mental health and employee wellbeing support 24/7. Whether it’s a wellness benefit, such as gym benefits, fitness programmes and genetics wellness testing to our life benefits with discounted rates on travel, critical illness and dental insurance. We also provide discounts on well-known brands, in restaurants, supermarkets, the list goes on Our recruitment process: At Six Degrees, we prioritise efficiency in our recruitment process, as we believe it is essential for you to connect with potential colleagues and have a positive candidate experience. Our team will thoroughly evaluate all applications, and if your qualifications align with our needs, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule a call. If all goes well, you will be invited to participate in an interview with your prospective line manager and team members, where you will discuss your suitability for the position and learn more about Six Degrees. For certain critical roles, we may conduct a second and final interview, which could include a task specific to the role. Following the completion of the assessment process, we look forward to welcoming you to the Six Degrees family Apply today at 6dg.co.uk.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025