Solution Architect - Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

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Job Specification: Solution Architect - Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Position: Solution Architect - Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Location: Milton Keynes/Paddington
Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a Solution Architect with in-depth expertise in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems to lead the review, analysis, and upgrade strategy of our operating systems. The role involves assessing the compatibility and readiness of applications for migration to newer OS versions and providing recommendations for seamless transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews and analyses of the current Microsoft Windows Operating Systems environment.
• Assess compatibility of existing applications with newer OS versions and determine dependencies or required upgrades.
• Develop and recommend a migration strategy to move systems to supported versions of Windows OS.
• Provide guidance on upgrading applications to enable OS transitions while minimizing downtime and risk.
• Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders to deliver optimal solutions.
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of OS migration projects, ensuring they meet technical and business requirements.
• Deliver technical documentation, roadmaps, and presentations for proposed solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Senior-level expertise in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, including upgrades and migrations.
• Extensive experience in upgrading and transitioning operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of the interplay between operating system upgrades and application compatibility.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OS and application migrations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to devise scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify and resolve challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with experience conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid IT environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) and how they interact with OS upgrades.
• Relevant certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSA, or similar).

Rewards and Benefits

In return you will be awarded with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your career and skills within a growing company.

Equal Opportunities:

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will.

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.

Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.