IT Solutions Architect (Aberdeen/Scotland)

As an  IT Solutions Architect within Redsquid, you will be responsible for designing and delivering best-in-class IT solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

About the Job

Location: Aberdeen/Scotland
Permanent, Full-time
Monday to Friday: 37.5 hours per week

As an  IT Solutions Architect within Redsquid, you will be responsible for designing and delivering best-in-class IT solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

You will lead technical discovery sessions, design scalable solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, and network/firewall infrastructure, and support the sales team with pre-sales input and client proposals. You will also guide project delivery, ensuring solutions are implemented to a high standard with a focus on security, compliance, and performance.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment, is passionate about cloud technologies, and enjoys working closely with both technical teams and customers – then this role is for you.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking for their next challenge and wants to be a company that wants to make a real difference with the use of technology! At Redsquid, you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact and create your own journey ahead of you – we’ll invest in you and your development journey so you keep growing within Redsquid.

Core Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 Expertise:

Strong experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
Experience with M365 migrations, hybrid identity, cross-tenant moves, and security features like DLP, Sensitivity Labels, and retention policies.
Familiarity with licensing models, delegated admin roles, and secure configuration baselines.

Azure Infrastructure:

Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, virtual networking, storage, NSGs, load balancers, VPN gateways, and Azure Firewall.
Working knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid environments.
Skills in Azure governance including policies, management groups, tagging, cost control, and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

Microsoft Sentinel & Security:

Proven experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel: connecting data sources, building analytics rules, creating workbooks/dashboards, and writing KQL queries.
Understanding of incident response, security event correlation, and automation via Logic Apps.
Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles: Zero Trust, Conditional Access, MFA, identity protection, and secure score improvement.

Intune / Endpoint Management:

Deployment and configuration of Intune, AutoPilot, configuration profiles, compliance and security policies.
Experience with application deployment, device encryption, and monitoring/reporting.
Integration with Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Purview (optional but beneficial).

Networking & Firewalls:

Strong understanding of network fundamentals: IP addressing, subnets, VLANs, NAT, DNS, DHCP.
Configuration and deployment of firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Ubiquiti), including site-to-site VPNs, remote access VPNs, and secure segmentation.
DNS and SSL/TLS certificate management.

Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement:

Confident engaging with clients during scoping calls, solution workshops, and technical reviews.
Experience creating proposals, high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and cost estimates.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders of all levels.

Project Delivery & Documentation:

End-to-end experience delivering cloud infrastructure and modern workplace projects.
Strong documentation standards and ability to contribute to internal technical libraries.
Knowledge of service transition, change control, and project handover procedures.

Skills and Experience required as an IT Solutions Architect (Aberdeen/Scotland)

Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within an MSP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present solutions clearly and professionally.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly in security and infrastructure issues.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior team members.
Organised and ability to follow processes
Any Microsoft exams are a bonus, but we will also invest in you to further grow your skills

Bonus Experience
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks.
Exposure to MSP platforms (e.g., Autotask, IT Glue).
Awareness of compliance standards like Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or GDPR

Need to be capable of

Technical Capability:

Uses technical / job knowledge and experience to meet and exceed job requirements / customer expectations. Efficiently manages workload and projects within set timelines and to agreed budget, achieving set objectives.

Customer Focus (internal and external customers):

Nurtures relationships by recognising and delivering on internal and external customer’s needs and opinions. Helps others to understand the implications of their decisions. Develops and sustains productive internal and external customer relationships.

Innovation & Influencing:

Embraces creativity, innovation and is open to new ideas. Innovates to improve current working practices provide business opportunities and results. Successfully influences others to accept and support an idea/proposal/plan.

Problem Solving:

Takes initiative to identify current and potential problems and determines the best solution. Identifies the cause of problems and key issues through investigation; identifies effective, logical and practical solutions.

Redsquid Communications Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We take all reasonable steps to employ, train and promote employees based on their experience, abilities, and qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins and caste), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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