Technical/Solutions ArchitectMy banking client is looking for a hands-on Technical Solutions Architect to join its IT Design team. You must have a strong background in Cisco Networking and Infrastructure. This role is very much hands on and will suit someone with solutions architecture experience who is used to pushing back against difficult stakeholders who can also communicate effectively with a non technical audience.Essential SkillsKnowledge of cloud architecture (private/public/hybrid)Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies Extensive experience with designing applications and integration''s of Core infrastructure across the estate. End-User technologies (devices, Other Hardware)Infrastructure (servers, storage, networking)Security technologies (encryption, firewalls)Software (operating systems, browsers) Hardware components (printers, CCTV, UPS)Completed relevant training paths and certifications in Azure.Able to help find the right configuration of services from Microsoft and third-party providers to suit the needs of the organisation. Experience of integrating the Microsoft ecosystem is desirable.Integration skills - knowledge of how to integrate Firewall, Core Infrastructure with each other and with external systems. Familiarity required with different integration patterns and an ability to choose the best one for a given scenario.Working knowledge of Cisco switches, Firewall and Network, M365 / Office 365 platform and an understanding of where it is applicable to ext