InfrastructureSolutionsArchitect

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. This is an opportunity to join Sword at a point of real momentum, working at the heart of complex, high‑value client transformation programmes across hybrid and cloud infrastructure. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor—designing and shaping solutions that deliver clear business outcomes, not just technical architectures—while working with leading technologies and strategic partners including Dell, Nutanix, Cisco, AWS and Microsoft. **What the role will look like:** * Design and architect Infrastructure Solutions aligned to customer requirements and business goals * Lead technical discovery workshops and translate requirements into high- and low-level designs * Develop solutions leveraging Dell, Nutanix, Cisco, Microsoft & AWS technologies * Provide pre-sales technical support, including proposals, presentations, and solution demonstrations * Collaborate with sales, delivery, and vendor teams to ensure successful project outcomes * Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends * Act as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding their digital transformation & AI Adoption journey **Requirements** The role offers genuine variety and influence: from leading technical discovery and pre‑sales engagements, through to architecting resilient, secure and scalable hybrid and multi‑cloud solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with sales, delivery and vendor teams, combining deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement—making this an ideal step for architects who want to br