Auxilion are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Enterprise Architect
to join our dynamic team at Auxilion, a leading IT Managed Services Provider. This role is crucial for shaping our customer solutions, driving innovation, and significantly contributing to our business growth. You will be the trusted advisor to our clients, proactively identifying their needs (both current and unmet), crafting tailored solutions, and playing a key role in securing new business. This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills.
What will the role involve :
Customer Relationship Management:
Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders, understanding their business objectives, challenges, and technical environments. Act as a strategic consultant, providing thought leadership and proactive guidance.
Proactive Solution Development:
Proactively identify opportunities to address client needs and unmet needs through innovative and tailored solutions. Develop comprehensive architectural designs that align with client requirements, industry best practices, and our service portfolio. Consider factors such as scalability, security, performance, cost-effectiveness, and integration with existing systems.
Requirements Gathering & Documentation:
Elicit and document detailed business and technical requirements from clients, translating them into actionable specifications for solution development. Ensure clarity and completeness in documentation, facilitating smooth transitions to implementation teams.
Tender Response & Proposal Development:
Lead the technical aspects of tender responses and proposals, crafting compelling narratives that showcase our expertise and value proposition. Develop solution architectures, pricing models, and implementation plans that address client requirements and differentiate us from competitors.
Collaboration & Business Development:
Work closely with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and qualify new business opportunities. Contribute to the development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies. Participate in industry events and conferences to represent our company and build relationships.
* Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, sharing knowledge and insights with colleagues.
* Governance & Standards:
Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices. Ensure that solutions are aligned with our overall architectural vision and comply with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
* Market Analysis:
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Understand client pain points and market trends to inform our solution development and service offerings.
* Oversee the current environment with a view to
* Insuring Auxilion are providing the optimum solution with the as is infrastructure
* Recommending improvements that can be made to increase resilience and performance of the as is infrastructure
* Assisting the Managed services team in the operational upkeep of the environment.
* Manage and direct Auxilion Technical Architect resources
in analysis and proactive upkeep of the current environment and creation of future solutions and roadmap plans
What experience will you have :
Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) as a
Solutions Architect or Enterprise Architect, preferably in a Managed Services Provider environment.
Deep understanding of various technologies, including cloud computing, networking, security, and data center infrastructure.
* Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience responding to tenders and developing proposals.
* Cloud – Hybrid \ Azure
* M365
* DR and BCP
* Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix)
* Storage and Backup solution
* Networking
* Security
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Our Company, Auxilion – About Us
Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey.
Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.