Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough, Malvern; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited seeks a Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms to provide architectural oversight across the full solution lifecycle, from bid and concept development to delivery and in-service support.

You will bring extensive experience in secure, complex systems within defence or similarly regulated sectors, with expertise in cross-domain, cloud/hybrid, data architectures, and cybersecurity controls.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent; demonstrable experience in regulated environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across diverse backgrounds and education.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight across the solution lifecycle from bid and concept development to delivery and in-service support.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders across complex programmes.
• Travel to customer sites; work at Farnborough or Malvern with 3 days/week on-site attendance.

Skills

Architectural oversight

Secure systems

Cross-domain solutions

Cloud & Hybrid architectures

Data architectures

Cybersecurity controls

MOD acquisition frameworks

Systems engineering

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder influence

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

projectsProviding architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle, from bid and concept development to delivery and in service support.

Essential experience of the Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms:

• Extensive experience architecting secure, complex systems within defence, national security, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Deep knowledge of different technologies such as Secure networks and cross domain solutions, Cloud and Hybrid architectures, Data architectures/integration/interoperability standards, Mission systems/sensors/platform integration, and Cybersecurity/cryptographic controls.
• A strong understanding of MOD acquisition frameworks, security classifications, and secure by design principles.
• Expertise in systems engineering, enterprise architecture and model based approaches.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Essential qualifications for the Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent relevant experience.

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at either our Farnborough or Malvern site. Minimum, average site attendance of 3 days per week. Frequent customer travel will be required.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.

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