Solutions Architect
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Why this job matters
Ready to shape the future of connectivity? At BT, we’re looking for a skilled Solutions Architect to design and deliver innovative networking solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll play a key role in architecting resilient, high-performance networks that underpin critical services across the UK and beyond.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with enterprise clients, technical teams, and stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable, secure network designs. You’ll be at the heart of BT’s mission to provide industry-leading connectivity—bringing together deep technical insight with a customer-first mindset to drive real business outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
As a Solutions Architect you'll:
- Lead customer enterprise and solution architecture designs for complex BT Business bids and change proposals, ensuring end-to-end alignment with both BT and client outcomes.
- Develop innovative, repeatable, and compliant network solutions that fit within BT’s enterprise architecture and meet business and operational requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of the solutions architect team’s knowledge, methodologies, and customer-facing materials to enhance delivery quality.
- Collaborate across teams to manage risks, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder expectations while guiding solution delivery through established processes and best practices.
- Support and develop team leadership capabilities, customer engagement, and competitive proposal creation to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.
Skills You'll Need
- In-depth knowledge of network architectures (e.g., LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS) to design scalable, reliable solutions tailored to client needs.
- Expertise in network security protocols and best practices to ensure solutions are robust against cyber threats.
- Strong understanding of BT’s networking products and services to effectively align solutions with customer requirements.
- Ability to design end-to-end network solutions that meet performance, availability, and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for clients and internal teams.
Benefits
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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