Security-Cleared Senior Solutions Architect – Cloud

ARM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design of secure, resilient solutions across large programmes, providing technical leadership and shaping architectural strategy. The role supports hybrid working, combining home and on-site collaboration.

You'll design secure architectures across infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud; mentor teams; engage with senior stakeholders; contribute to roadmaps, reviews and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture across multiple technical domains.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or NAF.
• Advanced understanding of secure-by-design principles and cyber security standards.
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture across large-scale and multi-project programmes.
• Design secure, integrated architectures spanning infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, innovation and strategic planning.
• Lead technical reviews, design assessments and risk evaluations.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and provide architectural guidance.
• Support bids, proposals and business development activities.
• Promote architectural best practice, design reuse and technical knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and coach technical teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Architecture frameworks

Secure-by-design

Agile/SAFe

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & communication

Job description

ARM in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design of secure, resilient solutions across large programmes, providing technical leadership and shaping architectural strategy. The role supports hybrid working, combining home and on-site collaboration.

You'll design secure architectures across infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud; mentor teams; engage with senior stakeholders; contribute to roadmaps, reviews and risk assessments.