Defence Solution Architect

Envitia Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Private healthcare

Training & development

Fitness reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Perkbox

Flexible work arrangements

Staff rewards

Community volunteering

Job summary

Envitia, a UK-based software and services company, is seeking a Defence Solution Architect to bridge operational needs and technical delivery for data discovery and exchange across Defence environments. You will shape mission-led architectures, model data, define integration patterns and ensure alignment with Defence standards and security requirements.

Travel to Horsham and customer sites as needed. Join a high-impact consulting team delivering secure, interoperable solutions that enable

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence/national security environments.
• Ability to translate mission threads into architectures.
• Secure, scalable solution design across multi-domain environments.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architectures for data discovery and exchange across Defence systems.
• Translate mission threads into scalable, secure technical solutions.
• Produce architectural artefacts and data models.
• Define integration approaches for data transformation and interoperability.
• Collaborate with mission engineering, software, data, and operations teams.
• Ensure security constraints and information exchange requirements are met.
• Identify risks and trade-offs, advising stakeholders.
• Support architectural reviews and provide reusable patterns.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Data architecture

Security/compliance

Mission thread analysis

Information exchange modelling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Job description

Envitia is a UK-based software and services company that helps organisations unlock the full value of their data to make better, faster decisions. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in delivering innovative software products, solutions, and consultancy services that transform complex data challenges into actionable insights.

Our mission is to empower customers across defence, government, and national security sectors to harness the power of data — from geospatial intelligence to advanced analytics and AI integration. We are proud to be a trusted partner to UK defence and government organisations, delivering technology that drives smarter, data-driven outcomes.

We’re also delighted to have been named one The Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies — a recognition of our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and creating an outstanding workplace where people can thrive.

The Role

At Envitia, we help Defence organisations unlock the value of their data to enable better decision‑making, faster operational outcomes and greater mission success. We're looking for a Defence Solution Architect who can bridge the gap between operational need and technical delivery, translating complex mission challenges into secure, interoperable and scalable solutions.

This is a high‑impact role within our Consulting division, where you'll work closely with Defence stakeholders, mission experts, engineering teams and delivery partners to design and integrate capabilities that enable effective data discovery, transformation and exchange across complex environments. You'll be responsible for creating solution architectures that not only define systems, but demonstrate how data moves, transforms and delivers operational value.

From shaping mission‑led architectures and developing data models to defining integration patterns and ensuring alignment with Defence standards, security requirements and enterprise architecture principles, you'll play a key role throughout the solution lifecycle. You'll contribute to technical assurance, capability development and the successful delivery of innovative Defence solutions from concept through to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and assure end-to-end solution architectures that support experimentation, integration,and Defence data interoperability.
• Translate operational mission threads, userrequirementsand experimentationobjectivesinto scalable,secureand deliverable technical solutions.
• Produce andmaintainarchitectural artefacts, including solution views, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, data models, integrationviewsand decision records.
• Define integration approaches that enable data discovery, transformation,exchangeand exploitation across heterogeneous Defence systems.
• Work collaboratively with mission engineering, software development, data engineering,experimentationand operational analysis teams to ensure architectural coherence from concept through implementation.
• Support the definition and assurance of Information Exchange Requirements, interface contracts, non-functionalrequirementsand security constraints.
• Identifytechnical risks, interoperability challenges, architecturaltrade-offsand delivery dependencies, providing clear recommendations to Defence and delivery stakeholders.
• Support experimentation planning,executionand technical reviews, ensuring lessons learned are captured and fed into future capability development.
• Ensure solutions align with security, information assurance, Defencestandardsand enterprise architecture principles.
• Provide technical leadership in solution reviews and Technical Design Authority forums.
• Contribute reusable architecture patterns, methods and learning fromcustomer workintoEnvitia’swider architecture capability.
• Ensure solution anddataarchitectures are subject to robust cost and effort estimation, covering design, development, transition, operation, maintenance and exit costs.

Experience Required

• Experience working within Defence, national security, mission engineering, operational analysis or experimentation environments.
• Understanding of Defence interoperability, mission data and information exchange, including how data, systems and users connect across complex multi-domain operations.
• Experience designing secure, scalable and interoperable solution architectures that enable data discovery, integration, transformation and exchange across heterogeneous environments.
• Ability to develop and interpret mission threads, operational workflows, information exchange requirements and data models that support operational decision‑making.
• Knowledge of solution and enterprise architecture frameworks and modelling approaches such as TOGAF, ArchiMate or similar.
• Experience translating business, operational, security and technical requirements into coherent end-to-end solution designs.
• Familiarity with modern technology ecosystems, including cloud platforms (Azure and AWS), APIs, containerisation, Kubernetes, event-driven architectures and COTS integrations.
• Experience producing architecture artefacts, integration views, data flow models and assurance documentation for complex programmes.
• Understanding of MOD and Defence standards relating to interoperability, information sharing and secure architecture.
• Ability to communicate architecture decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience presenting solution designs to Technical Design Authorities, Design Review Boards or equivalent governance forums.

Security Clearance Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SC level security clearance, DV preferred.

Location

The role will require travel to our Horsham offices 2 days a month as well as travel to customer sites in the UK when required.

What it's like to work at Envitia

At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We’re committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance both your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off, with the ability to buy or sell up to five additional days
• Private Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage with additional options for family members
• Training & Skills Development: Ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance your career
• Fitness Reimbursement: Support for gym memberships or fitness‑related expenses
• Life Assurance: Extensive life insurance coverage for peace of mind
• Pension Contribution: Competitive options to help you plan for a secure financial future
• Perkbox Subscription: Discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Designed to support work‑life balance and personal commitments
• Internal Reward Schemes: Recognition initiatives to celebrate your contributions and achievements
• Community Engagement & Volunteering: Opportunities to support meaningful causes through company-sponsored programs

Inclusion at Envitia

At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work‑life balance.

If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.