Defence Solution Architect — Cyber & System Modernisation (Hybrid)

Meritus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support Defence Manufacturing and cyber assurance programs in line with UK DCC requirements. The role covers mapping complex PLM/ALM and engineering systems, ensuring architectures and data flows meet security controls.

The position is a 12-month contract, hybrid with 3 days on-site, based in Stevenage or Bolton, with SC clearance eligibility and UK defence experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Solution/Technical/Systems Architect in defence or manufacturing.
• Strong architecture modelling and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DCC, Def Stan 05-138, Cyber Essentials or defence cyber assurance.
• Eligibility for UK SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Map engineering application architectures, integrations, data flows and dependencies.
• Assess systems against DCC controls and identify remediation requirements.
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications and DCC evidence.
• Design and document IAM, RBAC, asset management and configuration controls.
• Support resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.

Skills

Solution Architect

Defence/Aerospace

Architecture modelling

Technical documentation

IAM/RBAC

SC clearance eligible

PLM/ALM systems

Job description

Meritus is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support Defence Manufacturing and cyber assurance programs in line with UK DCC requirements. The role covers mapping complex PLM/ALM and engineering systems, ensuring architectures and data flows meet security controls.

The position is a 12-month contract, hybrid with 3 days on-site, based in Stevenage or Bolton, with SC clearance eligibility and UK defence experience preferred.