# Pre-Sales / Senior Solution Architect - Sovereign Cloud > DC Thomson · United Kingdom (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-08 **Workplace:** remote ## Description **Job Title:** Pre-Sales / Senior Solution Architect - Sovereign Cloud** Location:** Remote, UK; 2 office days per month **About Brightsolid:** Brightsolid is a leading provider of hybrid cloud solutions, delivering innovative services and professional expertise to help businesses optimise their cloud and traditional infrastructure. We are committed to customer-centric solutions, cutting-edge technologies, and secure, scalable cloud environments that meet the evolving needs of our clients. **Role Overview** As a Solution Architect at Brightsolid, you will play a crucial role within the Solution Architect Team, which is an integral part of our customer-focused, commercial technology function. You’ll be working directly with expert Solution Architects in AWS, Azure, Sovereign Cloud, datacentre and Security solutions. For this role, we are seeking an individual with solid knowledge of sovereign cloud technologies and a strong understanding of network architecture and network security. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, open to new challenges, and committed to continuous professional development, growing their expertise as part of Brightsolid’s collaborative and innovative team. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Understanding customer needs:** Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and business needs. Build strong relationships with customers, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in their cloud journey. - **Architecture Development:** Design comprehensive hybrid cloud architectures that combine Brightsolid Cloud solutions and Cisco datacentre and wide area networking solutions, ensuring alignment with customer budgets and requirements. - **Commercial Awareness:** Produce customer solutions that meet or improve on our customers available commercial budgets fostering a relationship of trust and growth throughout our partnership. - **Technical Leadership:** Serve as a subject matter expert on Security and Hybrid Cloud technologies within the organisation, providing guidance and expertise to both internal engineering teams and customers. - **Product Development:** Assist with the strategy and development of our future solutions working with our technology and product management teams. - **Customer Discovery:** Scope out existing technology solutions with customers and prospects to support our recommended technical solution. - **Solution Implementation:** Own the architecture during the implementation of solutions, working closely with project and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. - **Knowledge Sharing:** Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in Cloud and Security technology and share knowledge and insights with colleagues to foster a culture of learning and innovation. ## Requirements **Qualifications and Experience:** - Previous experience in a technical or presales role, with a focus on cloud technology. - Strong understanding of virtualisation, networking, storage, and security concepts, ideally opensource OpenStack or VMware technologies. - Strong understanding of Cisco networking and security solutions.  - Working knowledge of Microsoft Security or Security Operations - Proven track record of designing and implementing complex Hybrid Cloud solutions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders. **Desirable skills:** - Redhat / Canonical OpenStack - Kubernetes - Cisco Certifications **Why work for Brightsolid?** - Opportunity to work with a business that priorities a positive nurturing culture. - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. - Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on personal and professional development. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Commission paid quarterly on successful opportunities. - Opportunity for career growth and advancement within a rapidly growing organisation. - We invest in your development through structured learning pathways, support for professional certifications, and access to mentorship from experienced colleagues Working pattern: Role is remote. Travel is required to meet customers and support marketing engagements. Occasional travel to Brightsolid head office or branch office is required to manager discretion. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits. Join Brightsolid and be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud managed services. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Solution Architect. **Behaviours** - Able and willing to work to the Brightsolid values. - Customer focused can-do attitude. - Adapts communication style to suit the needs and understanding of the audience and situation. - Respects the views and actions of others, appropriately challenging as required. - Develops good working relationships with colleagues. - Shows commitment to their team, seen as helpful and approachable by colleagues. - Monitors progress against objectives, taking appropriate action to deliver results. - Consistently meets deadlines and delivers against commitments. - Draws on experience and knowledge to solve problems. - Offers constructive ideas to help resolve problems and deliver solutions. - Seeks guidance to help inform and support decision-making. - Takes responsibility for own personal and career development, developing technical competence. Seeks mentorship, embraces feedback, and is enthusiastic about building new skills over time. - Prepared to take on challenges. **To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.** **Closing date for applications:** 23rd July at 12:00noon ## Apply [Apply at DC Thomson](https://apply.workable.com/dcthomson/j/40077D5B33/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)