Data Protection Solution Architect

Data Protection Solution Architect

Location: Remote
Clearance: SC Eligible / Active SC Preferred

We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Solution Architect to join a major client programme supporting critical service operations and large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.

This role has been created due to increased project demand, with a particular focus on a significant Data Centre Exit Programme. You will play a key role in ensuring business-critical services remain protected, resilient, and operational throughout transformation and migration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale data protection solutions.
• Support Data Centre Exit and infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across teams.
• Work closely with Service Operations, Cloud, Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure business-critical workloads remain protected and highly available.
• Contribute to solution design, governance, and technical assurance activities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Data Protection or Infrastructure Solution Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Backup and Recovery technologies.
• Experience designing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Storage platforms.
• Experience working within Hybrid Cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Strong understanding of VMware and virtualisation technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale migration, transformation, or Data Centre Exit programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation programme.
• Exposure to complex enterprise environments and modern cloud technologies.
• Collaborative and technically driven team environment.
• Remote working arrangement.

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