Defence Solutions Architect: Lead Global Security

Kingdom People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead mission-critical defence architecture initiatives. You will shape secure solutions and steer integration across complex operations while mentoring teams and guiding governance across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with military and government stakeholders, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with client goals and security standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex solution architecture in defence or secure environments.
• Strong enterprise architecture governance and standards leadership.
• Experience driving innovation and integrating cutting-edge solutions.
• Proven stakeholder management and strategic customer engagement.
• Outstanding leadership with mentoring track record.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and Secure-by-Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation for mission-critical projects aligned to business strategy.
• Develop and enforce architecture standards and governance for defence programs.
• Evaluate technologies and integrate them to improve operational efficiency.
• Foster relationships with senior military, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor technical teams to drive excellence in architecture.
• Lead transition of experiments to operational capabilities and deployments.
• Contribute to proposals by devising technical solutions aligned with client goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Architectural governance

Mentoring teams

Secure design

Proposal development

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Kingdom People is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead mission-critical defence architecture initiatives. You will shape secure solutions and steer integration across complex operations while mentoring teams and guiding governance across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with military and government stakeholders, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with client goals and security standards.