Solution Architect - Defence

ZipRecruiter; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technical consultancy is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, large-scale cloud solutions for Defence and security clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with MOD or Defence cloud architectures and possess active DV clearance. This hybrid role requires strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. Competitive salary range of £75,000-£95,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MOD or Defence cloud-architectures.
• Strong background in IT modernisation and enterprise design.
• Active DV clearance required.
• Confident in both high-level planning and hands-on solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and document technical requirements, architectures, and designs.
• Lead technical teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions across software, infrastructure, and networks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

IT modernisation

High-level planning

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Description

Senior Solution Architect - Defence - £75,000-£95,000
(Hybrid - Weekly Travel to Corsham)

A specialist technical consultancy is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, large-scale, cloud- solutions for Defence and security clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document technical requirements, architectures, and designs
• Deliver end-to-end solutions across software, infrastructure, and networks
• Provide expert consultancy on technology strategy and choices
• Deploy systems in hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, private cloud)
• Lead technical teams and manage stakeholder relationships
• Own project deliverables through the full life cycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience with MOD or Defence cloud- architectures
• Strong background in IT modernisation and enterprise design
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Confident in both high-level planning and hands-on solution delivery
• Active DV clearance required

Desirable:

• Open-source tech in secure environments
• Familiarity with MOD governance and DevSecOps practices

If you're a DV-cleared architect looking for a high-impact Defence role, we'd love to hear from you.