Principal Solutions Architect - Defence & National Security

Sopra Steria; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Defence & National Security Innovation Architect to define and deliver enterprise solutions for high-profile clients. The successful candidate will lead innovative solutions in secure environments and require a current DV clearance. This permanent role involves significant on-site work across various locations in Southern England, including Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

• Depth of experience in highly secure environments.
• Previous experience with defence or national security.
• Holding a live DV clearance or previously held DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, design, and development of advanced IT-enabled solutions.
• Foster innovation to address evolving requirements of clients.
• Provide enterprise and solution leadership for rapid assessments.
• Work closely with client teams to resolve complex challenges.

Skills

Solution leadership

Enterprise architecture

Security clearance

Innovation

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you a seasoned solution lead or enterprise architect with a depth of experience in highly secure environments? Do you have the highest levels of security clearance, a consistent track record in defence or national security, and an innovative approach? If you're ready to work with prestigious clients to define and deliver robust, growth-focused solutions, we want to hear from you.

The Defence & National Security Innovation Architect will play a meaningful role in defining and delivering enterprise solutions for high-profile defence and national security clients. Working with the CTO, the role encompasses two key areas of responsibility.

Innovation and Future Solutions (50%) – Lead the identification, design, and development of advanced IT-enabled solutions, fostering innovation to address the evolving requirements of clients and the wider sector.

Short-Term Customer Initiatives (50%) – Provide enterprise and solution leadership for rapid assessments and remediation programmes, working in close collaboration with client teams to resolve complex challenges and make sure successful project outcomes.

This is a permanent role, mostly working on-site at locations across the South of England including, Hemel Hempstead, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Farnborough and Cheltenham.

The role requires candidates to be holding a live DV clearance or previously held DV clearance.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the identification, design, and development of advanced IT-enabled solutions.
• Foster innovation to address evolving requirements of clients and the sector.
• Provide enterprise and solution leadership for rapid assessments and remediation programmes.
• Work closely with client teams to resolve complex challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.