Defence Solution Architect – UK, Cloud & Architecture Leader

NTT Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking experienced Solution Architects and Application Architects to work on UK Defence and National Security accounts. You will define architectural solutions, work in an agile environment and collaborate with military, Civil Service and supplier teams.

The role requires credibility with military stakeholders and deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, security controls, and architecture frameworks. UK SC clearance is a plus. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence delivery environments with governance and acquisition insight.
• Strong delivery track record as a Solution Architect in complex, regulated settings.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and MOD cloud environments (Defence/National Security).
• Familiarity with TOGAF/NAF/MODAF and ArchiMate modelling methods.
• Experience delivering secure solutions with SbD principles and security controls.
• Ability to define high-level engineering approaches, roadmaps and transition states.
• Experience MBSE and consuming architecture models in Sparx Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the current state of a solution or service;
• Identifying challenges, gaps and opportunities;
• Identifying technical solutions and options;
• Defining programme roadmaps and high-level direction setting;
• Defining transition states and transformation approaches;
• Supporting estimation and business case generation for proposed solutions;
• Guiding proposed solutions through technical governance reviews;
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Defence delivery

Solution Architecture

Cloud-native architectures

MODCloud / Defence cloud

Architecture frameworks TOGAF/NAF/MODA

ArchiMate modelling

SbD / secure by design

MBSE / Sparx EA

Integration & messaging

Data integration & digital services

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking experienced Solution Architects and Application Architects to work on UK Defence and National Security accounts. You will define architectural solutions, work in an agile environment and collaborate with military, Civil Service and supplier teams.

The role requires credibility with military stakeholders and deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, security controls, and architecture frameworks. UK SC clearance is a plus. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized.