Security Cleared Solution Architect

Computer Futures; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions. You will collaborate with clients and guide multidisciplinary teams. The role requires 7+ years of experience and proficiency in systems engineering and architecture modelling techniques.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Solution Architect.
• Strong background in systems engineering.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in systems thinking.
• Lead technical teams in design and integration of solutions.
• Define and model system states and business processes.
• Manage requirements throughout programme lifecycle.
• Produce solution design documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Solution design

Stakeholder engagement

Technical delivery leadership

Architecture modelling techniques

Communication skills

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

UML

Azure

AWS

Containerisation tools

Orchestration tools

Job description

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.

Location and Employment

Location: UK-based (Hybrid working available)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

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).