Security-Cleared Solutions Architect - Defence (Hybrid)

Rolls-Royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Defence IT and Digital team in Bristol seeks a credible Solutions Architect to translate complex operational and customer requirements into secure, deliverable solutions within the GCAP programme.

Based in Bristol with hybrid work (3 days on site), you will lead architecture design, influence roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams across global partners.

Security clearance is required; you will engage with government programmes and present architectures to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• IT architecture experience in defence, aerospace, or secure tech environments.
• End-to-end project and programme lifecycle ownership.
• Experience leading blended global teams (internal/contract/supplier/onshore/offshore).
• TOGAF or equivalent IT architecture qualification.
• International working experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting business requirements to design integrated solutions per RR roadmap.
• Leading architecture design within the New Demand Team for integrated solutions.
• Providing leadership on technical aspects of systems development and integration.
• Supporting the presentation of the architectural IT solution back to the business.

Skills

IT architecture

Defence experience

Aerospace experience

Consultancy background

Education

TOGAF or similar IT architecture qualification

Job description

Rolls-Royce Defence IT and Digital team in Bristol seeks a credible Solutions Architect to translate complex operational and customer requirements into secure, deliverable solutions within the GCAP programme.

Based in Bristol with hybrid work (3 days on site), you will lead architecture design, influence roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams across global partners.

Security clearance is required; you will engage with government programmes and present architectures to senior stakeholders.