Solution Architect

Searchability; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a DV cleared Solution Architect to design and deliver technology solutions across key defence and national security programmes. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setting and support a culture of wellbeing and professional development. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in secure architecture and cloud platforms. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent progression pathways

Funded training

Supportive culture focused on wellbeing

Great salary and benefits package

Career stability

Qualifications

• Current DV clearance required.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering complex technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of system design principles and secure architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions across transformation programmes.
• Work with stakeholders to shape architecture and guide engineering teams.
• Contribute to architectural strategy and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Skills

Solution Architect

DV Cleared

Secure Architecture

Cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Java

.NET

Python

JavaScript

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

DV Cleared Solution Architect

• £80,000 to £85,000 + benefits
• Hybrid working (roughly 3 days a week onsite)
• Work on mission critical defence and national security transformation programmes
• Join a growing consultancy environment that supports long term career development
• DV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a major consultancy known for delivering complex technology transformation across defence and national security. They work with organisations that require secure, modern and scalable solutions, and they pride themselves on driving innovation through diverse technical teams. Due to continued demand across several large programmes, they are looking for experienced Solution Architects to support long term delivery.

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working with roughly 3 days a week onsite
• Excellent progression pathways and funded training
• Exposure to high impact national security projects
• Supportive culture focused on wellbeing and personal development
• Great salary and benefits package
• Career stability

THE SOLUTION ARCHITECT ROLE

As a Solution Architect, you will design and deliver secure, scalable and modern technology solutions across a range of large scale transformation programmes. You will work closely with stakeholders to shape architecture, lead design reviews, guide engineering teams, and ensure solutions meet business, security and technical requirements. You will contribute to architectural strategy, evaluate new technologies, and help drive continuous improvement across projects.

SOLUTION ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Current DV clearance
• Proven background as a Solution Architect delivering complex technical solutions
• Strong understanding of system design principles and secure architecture
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, .NET, Python or JavaScript frameworks)
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience selecting frameworks, tools and platforms to meet technical and business needs

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. For further information please call 0203 854 0120 or 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Solution Architect, DV Cleared, Secure Architecture, Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, Defence, National Security, NSD