Security Cleared Solution Architect

Computer Futures; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver complex solutions. This role involves close client collaboration, leading technical teams, and producing detailed design documentation. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in systems engineering and solution design, along with proficiency in architecture modelling techniques. This position offers hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect.
• Strong background in systems engineering including requirements management.
• Experience with integrated test evaluation and solution acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Produce solution design documentation and develop test strategies.

Skills

Systems engineering

Solution design

Architecture modelling techniques

Leadership in technical delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

UML

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: UK-based (Hybrid working available)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions across enterprise and defence domains. You will work closely with clients to understand their requirements, define system architectures, and guide multidisciplinary teams through the full solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), applying systems thinking to solve client challenges.
• Lead technical teams in the design, build, integration, and testing of innovative solutions.
• Define and model "As-Is" and "To-Be" states of systems, services, and business processes.
• Elicit and manage requirements throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Conduct solution options analysis and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Produce solution design documentation including High-Level and Low-Level Designs.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and scripts; lead verification, validation, and acceptance.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect.
• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements management and solution design.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling techniques (TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML).
• Experience with integrated test evaluation and solution acceptance.
• Proven leadership in technical delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Domain Knowledge:

• Defence ICT systems (e.g., MOD cloud environments, GIS/geospatial technologies).
• Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS) and virtualised technologies.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Interest or expertise in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales