Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

Pre-Sales Solutions Architect | £75,000 | Remote (UK Travel) Are you a technically strong Pre-Sales Solutions Architect looking to work on nationally significant programmes within a security-led MSP? We are working with a trusted MSP to recruit a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect on a permanent basis. The role is remote with regular UK travel for customer meetings. The position requires SC and NPPV3 security clearance – candidates without current clearance must be eligible and willing to undergo vetting. The Role Sitting at the bridge between Sales and Engineering, you will work with customers, the sales team, and technical teams to design and position secure, compliant solutions for clients operating in regulated sectors. You’ll lead technical discovery, produce proposals and SoWs, and ensure a smooth handover into delivery. Key Responsibilities * Partner with Sales to qualify opportunities and understand customer requirements * Design end-to-end solutions across cloud, private cloud, networking, and infrastructure * Lead technical workshops, presentations, and solution demonstrations * Produce Statements of Work, proposals, and technical documentation * Ensure solutions meet relevant regulatory and compliance standards * Input into service design, pricing, and risk assessment Skills and Experience * Proven background in a Pre-Sales, Solutions Architect or client-facing technical role * Experience with private cloud infrastructure (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox, OpenStack) * Knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Solid networking expertise – LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing * Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST) * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with commercial awareness * Cloud/architecture certifications are a bonus Salary: £75,000 depending on experience