Solution Architect - Defence

Babcock; Corsham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technical consultancy is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, large-scale, cloud-native solutions for Defence and national security clients. The role demands proven experience with MOD cloud architectures and excellent leadership skills. This hybrid position involves weekly travel to Corsham and requires active DV clearance. Join us for a high-impact role in the Defence sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MOD or Defence cloud-native architectures.
• Strong background in IT modernisation and enterprise design.
• Active DV clearance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

IT modernisation

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-native solutions for Defence and national 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 lifecycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience with MOD or Defence cloud-native 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.