Description
My Southampton Based client requires an experienced Solution Designer to join their existing Business Solution Design team. The Solution Designer will be responsible for the development of technology solutions built on enterprise class platforms which enable projects to deliver against strategies and objectives.The Solution Designer will have experience in delivering COTS applications and SaaS solutions as well as a broad range of technologies including IDAM, Windows Server, storage, firewalls, load balancers, databases, IaaS and PaaS, with depth of knowledge in at least one area. They will be well versed with solution delivery lifecycles and accountable for ensuring the successful implementation of your solutions through to launch, completing solution design documentation and resolving any identified risks and architectural issues. Also be able to present to stakeholders at all levels
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experienced in Enterprise grade IT solution design
* Significant background knowledge and design experience / skills.
* Ability to act as SME against a wide range of proposals, technical & business areas.
* Ability to work with BA's and stakeholders to specify a high level the design.
* Good communication skills - including verbal, written and facilitation skills
* Experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks
* Experience of early planning, estimation and cost modelling
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Good grasp of security, platform, networking and storage essentials
* Familiarity with TOGAF architecture methodology and concepts
* Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack is advantageous
* Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler
* Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features)
* VMWare ESXi 5+
* Microsoft Hyper-V
* Exchange up to and including 2010
* PowerShell Scripting
* App V
* Lync