Senior Principal IT Platforms Architect-Defence, DV Cleared

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough, Malvern; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited seeks a Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms to provide architectural oversight across the full solution lifecycle, from bid and concept development to delivery and in-service support.

You will bring extensive experience in secure, complex systems within defence or similarly regulated sectors, with expertise in cross-domain, cloud/hybrid, data architectures, and cybersecurity controls.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent; demonstrable experience in regulated environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across diverse backgrounds and education.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight across the solution lifecycle from bid and concept development to delivery and in-service support.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders across complex programmes.
• Travel to customer sites; work at Farnborough or Malvern with 3 days/week on-site attendance.

Skills

Architectural oversight

Secure systems

Cross-domain solutions

Cloud & Hybrid architectures

Data architectures

Cybersecurity controls

MOD acquisition frameworks

Systems engineering

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder influence

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

QinetiQ Limited seeks a Principal Senior Technical Architect - IT Platforms to provide architectural oversight across the full solution lifecycle, from bid and concept development to delivery and in-service support.

You will bring extensive experience in secure, complex systems within defence or similarly regulated sectors, with expertise in cross-domain, cloud/hybrid, data architectures, and cybersecurity controls.