Senior Solution Architect
Company
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/19/2025
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Description
Base Location: Reading, Havant, Glasgow or Perth
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As the Senior Solution Architect within End User Services, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of all end-user solutions that support workplace productivity, including end-user computing platforms, collaboration tools and endpoint management strategies.
You will also be responsible for end-user design governance, overseeing the client compute service, application portfolio, and providing leadership & technical support for IT operations and service management.
You will
Architectural Leadership – Maintain the technical vision for end-user services across the enterprise.
Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to align solutions with strategic goals and present architectural options and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Technology Strategy & Governance – Develop roadmaps with Product Owners ensuring compliance with architectural governance and security standards.
Solution Design & Delivery – Deliver high-level solution models and architectures for end-user platforms in line with business requirements, organisation and industry standards. Ensure compliance of all high-level solution models and solution architectures to the target architecture, roadmaps, guardrails, IT principles and standards.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Responsible for defining the Client Computing services within End User Services, including Microsoft 365 and collaboration, device management, end point security, application lifecycle management, printing and site & meeting room IT.
You have
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David on [email protected] / 01738 275846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As the Senior Solution Architect within End User Services, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of all end-user solutions that support workplace productivity, including end-user computing platforms, collaboration tools and endpoint management strategies.
You will also be responsible for end-user design governance, overseeing the client compute service, application portfolio, and providing leadership & technical support for IT operations and service management.
You will
Architectural Leadership – Maintain the technical vision for end-user services across the enterprise.
Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to align solutions with strategic goals and present architectural options and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Technology Strategy & Governance – Develop roadmaps with Product Owners ensuring compliance with architectural governance and security standards.
Solution Design & Delivery – Deliver high-level solution models and architectures for end-user platforms in line with business requirements, organisation and industry standards. Ensure compliance of all high-level solution models and solution architectures to the target architecture, roadmaps, guardrails, IT principles and standards.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Responsible for defining the Client Computing services within End User Services, including Microsoft 365 and collaboration, device management, end point security, application lifecycle management, printing and site & meeting room IT.
You have
- A Proven track record of working in enterprise end-user computing environments and leading technical teams relating to the deployment and management of devices and applications in cloud-based / hybrid environments.
- In depth knowledge of End User hardware, collaboration tools, virtual desktop infrastructure, Windows & MAC Operating systems, Microsoft managed desktop and end point Management.
- Understanding of Microsoft products; including Intune, Configuration Manager, Active Directory / Azure AD and related technologies for the management of corporate Windows, Android and Apple devices. And having a certification such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or equivalent are desirable.
- Skilled in communicating product roadmaps, prioritising features based on business value and user impact. Ability to work with end users, architects and technical teams to evolve the client computing service to meet SSE's requirements.
- Strong understanding of Identity and access management, endpoint protection and software packaging and deployment.
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David on [email protected] / 01738 275846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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