My client is a Global Solutions provider looking to recruit a IT Solutions Designer. The role holder will be a competent and adept design authority specializing on large and more complex solutions, demonstrating an understanding of the customers business and commercial needs. Solutions Designers will identify, design and deliver large and more complex architectures, strategies and specific solutions to meet the customer’s requirements and this may involve supervising a small to medium sized design team. Core Competences, Skills & Abilities • Well developed communication skills and can demonstrate technical leadership. • Thorough knowledge of information technologies and their functions. • Experienced in a wide range of technology areas. • Experienced in most areas of the solution lifecycle. • Customer and business orientation. • IT experience in a system specialist role. • The role holder will be known for expertise in a wide range of technology areas. • Specifies solutions that require elements of integration migration. • Creates innovative solutions and manages low level risk through appropriate reuse. • Requirement to hold and maintain security clearance to at least SC level. Has a successful track record of delivery, and broad understanding of technology and how it is applied. • Responsible for complex projects which involve solutions which require elements of integration migration, creation of innovative solutions and management of risk through appropriate re-use. • Can deal with key customer decisions makers such as IT Directors, programme managers and partners. • The role holder exhibits visionary leadership skills and is able to co-ordinate and manages teams. • Is adept at working on large and complex solutions. Technology MCSE Certified (or similar), Strong Windows Infrastructure experience, Active Directory – group policies, Ideally Exchange. SMS, MOM, SQL, Citrix, VMWare, CISCO, ISS, Sharepoint, WSS If you feel you have the skills and experience to undertake this role please do not delay in forwarding your CV.