Hybrid Defence Solutions Architect - DCC Compliance

Tatton Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Solutions Architect contractor to lead remediation and modernization of engineering software toward UK MoD Defence Cyber Certification (DCC). The role focuses on architecture, design blueprints, and evidence indexing across ALM, PLM, and modelling tools.

The position offers hybrid work with onsite requirements in Bolton/Stevenage/Bristol, a 12-month duration with likely extension, and Inside IR35 (umbrella).

Qualifications

• Enterprise Solution Architecture: Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Systems Designer, preferably specializing in engineering software ecosystems (e.g., PTC Windchill, IBM ELM)
• Cyber Framework Mastery: Deep familiarity with UK defence sector frameworks, including Cyber Essentials, Def Stan 05-138, and the DCC evaluation model. Experience with ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks is highly desirable.
• Expert Diagramming & Modelling: Mastery of architectural diagramming frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, UML, swim lanes, or process maps) to turn ambiguous legacy systems into transparent, readable technical blueprints.
• Rigorous Attention to Accuracy: A "right-first-time" mentality regarding documentation, with a proven track record of converting abstract control concepts into practical, written standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for, or currently hold, UK Security Clearance (SC)

Responsibilities

• Architectural Blueprinting & Mapping: Map and document topologies, data flows, and external dependencies.
• DCC Control Alignment: Systematically analyse our engineering application suites against the DCC controls. Lead the remediation of design and documentation gaps to ensure a pass score across all assessment objectives.
• Comprehensive Documentation & Evidence Indexing: Author and maintain precise architectural specifications, system diagrams, and configuration baselines. Build and maintain an exhaustive DCC Evidence Index that cross-references actual system configurations, access records, and recovery policies to specific Assessment Submission Record (ASR) requirements.
• Access & Identity Architecture: Redesign and document strict identity management, role-based access controls (RBAC), and change tracking for specialized engineering apps to satisfy asset and access controls.
• Resilience & Lifecycle Design: Formalize and validate recovery safeguards, business continuity plans, and disconnected/operational technology (OT) procedures for critical engineering systems.
• Stakeholder & Assessor Liaison: Collaborate directly with engineering leaders, IT operations, and the IASME-accredited Certification Body to present clear, practical demonstrations of controls during audits.

Skills

Enterprise Solution Architecture

Cyber Framework Mastery

Diagramming & Modelling

Rigorous Attention to Accuracy

Security Clearance

Tools

PTC Windchill

IBM ELM

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Solutions Architect contractor to lead remediation and modernization of engineering software toward UK MoD Defence Cyber Certification (DCC). The role focuses on architecture, design blueprints, and evidence indexing across ALM, PLM, and modelling tools.

The position offers hybrid work with onsite requirements in Bolton/Stevenage/Bristol, a 12-month duration with likely extension, and Inside IR35 (umbrella).