SC Cleared Solution Architect

Sanderson Government & Defence; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consulting firm is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable solutions in Manchester. This contract role requires collaboration with technical teams, ensuring designs meet compliance and governance standards. Applicants must have strong architecture design backgrounds and hands-on experience with various modelling tools. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in solution and enterprise architecture design.
• Hands-on experience with architecture and modelling tools.
• Proven ability to produce architectural diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver end-to-end solution designs across platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation

Tools

IRIS

SPARX

Rational Rose

MagicDraw

CA Erwin Modelling

Infosphere

DrawIO

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect  Location: Manchester OR Birmingham OR Newcastle (travel on occasion)  Duration: 6 months  Day Rate: £500 pd inside IR35  Clearance: SC

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. You will work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure architectural designs are fit for purpose and effectively communicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver end-to-end solution designs across multiple platforms and domains.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance, and compliance standards.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality documentation and modelling using industry-standard tools.

Essential Skills & Tools

• Strong background in solution and enterprise architecture design.
• Hands-on experience with architecture and modelling tools, including:
  • IRIS
  • SPARX
  • Rational Rose
  • MagicDraw
  • CA Erwin Modelling
  • Infosphere
  • DrawIO
  • Visio
• Proven ability to produce architectural diagrams, models, and specifications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and data modelling.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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