Senior Solution Architect

Synergize Consulting Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Bristol is seeking a DV cleared Senior Solutions Architect to act as a technical authority across large-scale, complex programmes within a highly secure environment. This is a long-term contract, four days a week onsite, and DV UKSV clearance is essential.

You will shape solutions across multiple technology domains, influence technical strategy and work closely with senior stakeholders, customers and engineering teams to deliver secure, integrated architectures that

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture within complex or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to influence technical strategy as a recognised authority.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior customers and teams.
• Track record of balancing business, customer, security and engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across large-scale, complex programmes.
• Shape solutions across multiple technology domains and influence strategy.
• Work with senior stakeholders, customers and engineering teams.
• Design and deliver secure, integrated solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Secure system design

Agile / SAFe

Mentoring

TOGAF / ArchiMate / NAF

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect

Defence & Technology sector (DV Clearance required)

Up to £107 p/h Inside IR35

4 days a week onsite Bristol

Long term contract

**DV clearance is essential, please do not apply if you do not hold DV UKSV level clearance**

We are seeking an experienced DV cleared Senior Solutions Architect to act as a technical authority across large-scale, complex programmes within a highly secure and technically demanding environment.

This is a senior architecture position requiring someone who can operate strategically while maintaining a strong understanding of technology, security and delivery. You will shape solutions across multiple technology domains, influence technical strategy and work closely with senior stakeholders, customers and engineering teams.

We're looking for an experienced architect who can operate confidently at both strategic and technical levels, with a proven track record of designing and delivering secure, integrated solutions.

You’ll have:

• Extensive experience in solution architecture within complex or highly regulated environments.
• The ability to influence technical strategy and operate as a recognised technical authority.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with senior customers, engineers and leadership teams.
• A track record of making complex technical decisions and balancing business, customer, security and engineering requirements.

Core Requirements

• Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple technology domains, including Infrastructure, Applications, Data, Networking and Cloud
• Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, MODAF or NAF.
• Advanced understanding of secure system design, cyber security principles and relevant security standards.
• Experience shaping and delivering architectures within Agile or SAFe environments.
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring, coaching and providing technical thought leadership within an architecture or engineering community.

Desirable Experience

• Architecture or industry certifications such as TOGAF, ArchiMate or equivalent.
• Experience contributing to technology roadmaps, enterprise strategy and transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of service design, operational transformation and digital modernisation.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps and automation.
• Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums or industry conferences.
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government or other highly regulated environments.