Defence Solutions Architect for DCC Compliance

Akkodis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a highly structured Solution Architect for a long-term contract in the Bolton area, with flexibility for Stevenage or Bristol. The role focuses on remediation, alignment, and modernization of the engineering application landscape to meet UK MoD Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) requirements.

You will document and blueprint the engineering software ecosystem (ALM, PLM, Simulation & Modelling tools), ensuring full mapping, safe integration, and robust evidence for DCC

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solution Architect or similar role.
• Familiarity with engineering software ecosystems (e.g., PTC Windchill, IBM ELM) preferred.
• Strong ability to translate complex systems into clear architectural artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint, map data flows, and document external dependencies.
• Align design with DCC controls and remediate documentation gaps.
• Create and maintain architectural specs, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Design identity management, RBAC, and change-tracking for engineering apps.
• Define recovery, continuity plans, and OT procedures for critical systems.
• Liaise with engineering leadership, IT ops, and certification bodies during audits.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cyber frameworks

Diagramming & modelling

Documentation accuracy

UK security clearance

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a highly structured Solution Architect for a long-term contract in the Bolton area, with flexibility for Stevenage or Bristol. The role focuses on remediation, alignment, and modernization of the engineering application landscape to meet UK MoD Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) requirements.

You will document and blueprint the engineering software ecosystem (ALM, PLM, Simulation & Modelling tools), ensuring full mapping, safe integration, and robust evidence for DCC