Solution Architect

Salary: £24,000 - 64,000 per year

Requirements:

• Significant experience in infrastructure and network architecture, including enterprise networking, cloud, datacentre, and virtualisation
• Strong understanding of security principles and experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or modernisation initiatives
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across IT, Security, and business teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience operating within multi-site or international organisations
• Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure models and modern networking approaches, such as SD-WAN and zero trust, is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end infrastructure and network solutions aligned to enterprise standards and business needs
• Produce high-quality architecture artefacts, including HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and technical designs
• Define architecture patterns across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, datacentre, and identity integration
• Embed security-by-design principles and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO27001 and NIS2
• Provide governance and technical assurance through architecture forums and design reviews
• Support project delivery through technical leadership, planning, and risk management
• Drive improvements in service resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate solutions and guide strategic decisions
• Support hybrid infrastructure strategies across on-prem, cloud, and manufacturing environments

Technologies:

• Architect
• Cloud
• Support
• LAN
• Network
• Security

More:

We are DS Smith, and this is an exciting opportunity to join our IS&S function as a Solution Architect for Infrastructure & Networks. In this role, we offer the chance to shape and deliver robust, secure, and scalable enterprise technology solutions across a complex, multi-site international environment. You will work closely with Infrastructure Operations, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and project delivery teams to enable business transformation while upholding technology standards, governance, and operational excellence.

last updated 34 week of 2026