Solution Architect

# Solution Architect Job Req  Date: 25 Dec 2025

Function:
Architecture Solution and Design Unit:
Business

Location:

Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom Salary:
Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefit Package
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* Location:

Bristol /Manchester
**** Please note these are the 2 prefered strategic locations for this role, you will be required to be in a BT office 3 days per week - please only apply if this is something you are comfortable with.**##
** Why this job matters
** As a Solution Architect Specialist, you are at the heart of delivering digital transformation for our customers and the business.

Your leadership ensures that solutions are not only technically robust but also aligned with customer needs and organisational goals.

By championing collaboration, prioritising customer outcomes, communicating with clarity, and taking ownership of results, you help create solutions that are secure, effective, and future-ready.

Your influence shapes both the success of our projects and the reputation of our team.

Your expertise and leadership will ensure that every customer and partner experiences solutions that simply work—better on BT.##
** What you’ll be doing*
* • Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers to design and deliver robust digital solutions, ensuring seamless teamwork across office and remote environments
• Engage directly with customers and internal teams to understand needs, build trust, and deliver solutions that align with customer priorities
• Communicate clearly, simplify complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end solution architecture, from requirements gathering to delivery, ensuring compliance and high standards throughout##
** The skills you’ll need
** Technology Deployment Solution Architecture Decision Making Stakeholder Management##
** What we'd like to see from your CV
*** Expertise and knowledge in  
• WAN/ LAN (Cisco and HPE)  
• Authentication and NAC (ISE / Clearpass)  
• Application Delivery (F5 and Net Scaler)  
• Proxy Technology (Palo, Bluecoat, Ivanti, Cisco Any Connect)  
• Firewalls (Cisco, Palo, Juniper and Checkpoint)  
• Software defined networks (SDWAN, SDLAN, Segmentation)  
• Ability to undergo and pass the required Security Clearance (SC – UK Government), National security vetting: clearance levels -  or NPPV3 Clearance which we will arrange.##
** Benefits
* * At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

Benefits of working for BT include:
• 10% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 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.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

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