Senior Solutions Architect

Hybrid

Corsham, United Kingdom

£ 93 / hour

Freelance

17-01-2025

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Job Specifications

Urgent requirement for a Solutions Architect

Corsham (predominantly on site)
£650 - £700 per day (Inside IR35)
6 weeks initially but likely chance of extension
SC or DV Cleared
Start on 17th February 2025

Covering the following responsibilities:

Technical Discovery support around: Platforms, Desktops, End-User services, Data, Networks, ITSM
System/Business requirements capture
Options analysis
Outline solutions
Dependency agreements
High-Level Designs
Compliance and governance artefacts
Outline processes
DLOD artefacts
Cost estimates
High-Level Plans

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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