Defence Solutions Architect - Hybrid IT & Integration

Rolls--royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Solutions Architect for the Defence IT and Digital team, based in Bristol, with hybrid work (3 days on-site). The role supports the GCAP programme, translating complex requirements into secure, deliverable IT solutions and leading architectural workstreams across global teams.

The candidate should have demonstrable IT architecture experience in defence/aerospace or secure environments, with TOGAF or equivalent qualifications and international work exposure considered a

Qualifications

• Experience in IT architecture within defence/aerospace/secure tech environments.
• Background leading large transformation programmes.
• Experience managing blended global teams (onshore/offshore).

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into integrated IT solutions.
• Lead architecture design within the New Demand Team.
• Provide leadership on technical aspects of systems development and integration.
• Present architectural solutions to business stakeholders.

Skills

IT architecture

Security clearance awareness

TOGAF (or equivalent)

International collaboration

Education

TOGAF or similar IT Architecture qualification

Tools

Security architecture

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Solutions Architect for the Defence IT and Digital team, based in Bristol, with hybrid work (3 days on-site). The role supports the GCAP programme, translating complex requirements into secure, deliverable IT solutions and leading architectural workstreams across global teams.

The candidate should have demonstrable IT architecture experience in defence/aerospace or secure environments, with TOGAF or equivalent qualifications and international work exposure considered a