SC-Cleared Solution Architect for Government Programme

Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 2 days/week

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a government programme transitioning from Alpha to Beta. The role requires active SC clearance, strong architectural delivery across complex IT environments, and hands-on collaboration with DevOps teams. It is a contract for 6 months with 2 days on site in London.

The incumbent will verify artefacts, run design workshops, and drive ADRs through governance forums to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance and experience delivering architecture across large, complex IT environments.
• Proven ability to work across cloud, distributed systems, monoliths, ETL and cross- platform integrations.
• Demonstrated pragmatism in picking up existing work and driving designs to completion.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Verify and develop high/low level designs using standard architecture tooling.
• Close architectural gaps from discovery to complete solution designs.
• Lead design workshops and engage with programme stakeholders and technical communities.
• Present and validate options through reviews and TDAs.
• Collaborate with Alpha phase DevOps teams to refine designs based on feedback.
• Define requirements for upcoming procurement and development activity.

Skills

Active SC Clearance

Complex landscape experience

Broad architectural styles

Pragmatic and adaptable

Stakeholder management

Governance and ADRs

Job description

Talent is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a government programme transitioning from Alpha to Beta. The role requires active SC clearance, strong architectural delivery across complex IT environments, and hands-on collaboration with DevOps teams. It is a contract for 6 months with 2 days on site in London.

The incumbent will verify artefacts, run design workshops, and drive ADRs through governance forums to ensure compliant, scalable solutions.