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Data Protection Solution Architect @ Reed

Basingstoke, England, GBHybridContract
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About this role

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.

If you're interested in learning more, please apply with your latest CV.

Skills

Data protectionBackup and recoverydisaster recoveryBusiness Continuityenterprise storageHybrid CloudAzureAWSVmWareStakeholder Managementdata centre exit

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