Senior Solutions Architect

Morson Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 152,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group in Bristol seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to lead architecture across large-scale programs and act as the technical authority for solution design.

You will define secure, integrated architectures, mentor other architects, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to roadmaps and bids. This contract runs for six months and requires current DV or SC clearance, or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture across infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud.
• Strong knowledge of TOGAF, MODAF or NAF frameworks.
• Deep understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards.
• Experience delivering in Agile or SAFe environments.
• Ability to mentor and provide thought leadership within a technical community.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes.
• Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards.
• Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
• Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
• Represent the client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
• Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development.
• Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.

Skills

Secure solution design

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Tools

TOGAF

MODAF

NAF

SAFe

Agile

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect
Bristol
6 months
up to £110 per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella

Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current DV (preferred) or SC security clearance or be willing to undergo the clearance checks required for the role.

Job Description

• Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes.
• Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards.
• Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
• Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community.
• Represent the client at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
• Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development.
• Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions.
• Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Core areas (must have)

• Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF)
• Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards
• Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community

Desirable

• Industry certifications (TOGAF, Architect, ArchiMate)
• Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy
• Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation
• Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches
• Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences