Solution Architect | Zero Trust

Solution Architect - Zero Trust (Contract)

Location: Cheshire - Hybrid
Contract: Initial 6-month Contract

Daily Rate: £450 per day Outside IR35

We're supporting a global organisation and are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a high-profile programme.

This role is ideal for an architect with a strong networking and security background, particularly around Zero Trust technologies, who enjoys working with global teams to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review secure solution architectures for enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that address business and operational challenges.
• Review architecture and network design documentation, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Support governance through technical design reviews.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical risks throughout project delivery and implementation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and technologies.
• Experience with enterprise Zero Trust and secure access technologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience working across global, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience reviewing architecture and network designs.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks and support issue resolution during delivery.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working with a preference for 2-3 days per week onsite in Cheshire.