Senior Technical Architect - Defence & Secure Systems Lead

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect to lead design and assurance of mission-critical defence systems. This contract role focuses on MOD Abbeywood and Bristol, with hybrid working and on-site commitments in and around Bristol.

You will apply TOGAF, ArchiMate, and security-focused architecture to deliver robust, scalable solutions while coordinating across enterprise, data, security, and solution architects. UK-wide travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in technical architecture within defence or secure sectors.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, BCS Architecture, and ArchiMate.
• Designing and assuring integrated software/hardware/cloud solutions.
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and design for systems and services across SPISN delivery areas.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks across domains.
• Collaborate with enterprise, data, security, and solution architects to assure quality, security and resilience.
• Manage technical risks, complexity and debt; conduct reviews to meet performance standards.
• Provide technical leadership and engage suppliers for knowledge transfer and best practice.
• Communicate options, costs and lifecycle implications to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

TOGAF Practitioner

Cloud architecture

Security principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

Job description

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect to lead design and assurance of mission-critical defence systems. This contract role focuses on MOD Abbeywood and Bristol, with hybrid working and on-site commitments in and around Bristol.

You will apply TOGAF, ArchiMate, and security-focused architecture to deliver robust, scalable solutions while coordinating across enterprise, data, security, and solution architects. UK-wide travel may be involved.