Security Cleared Solution Architect

Computer Futures; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead complex technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong systems engineering background, and proficiency in architecture modelling techniques. This role offers hybrid working options and the opportunity to work closely with clients on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect.
• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements management.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling techniques (TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and apply systems thinking.
• Manage requirements throughout the programme lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Solution design

Architecture modelling techniques

Technical leadership

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

UML

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

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.

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).