Solution Architect - Defence and Government

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Solution Architect - Defence and Government, London

Client: Arqit

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3c82eb63192d

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Arqit is a global cybersecurity company delivering world-leading encryption solutions to secure data and communications for enterprises, governments, defence, and critical national infrastructure (CNI). Powered by advanced symmetric key cryptography, the Arqit SKA-Platform offers scalable dynamic encryption that meets modern industry standards and is resilient to future threats, such as those posed by quantum computers. The platform allows devices to seamlessly generate and share secure symmetric encryption keys, reducing the vulnerabilities associated with public key infrastructure (PKI) while operating with zero-trust principles.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solution Architect / Defence & Government Specialist to join our talented team. Our offices are conveniently located close to Westminster, St James Park, and Victoria stations, with flexible options for remote work. Join us to innovate, take ownership, and grow your career as the company expands.

What you'll be doing

As a Solution Architect focusing on Defence and Government, you will leverage your networking and secure communications expertise to realize Arqit's vision. This customer-centric role involves delivering technical presentations and demonstrations, understanding client needs, developing solutions for live projects, and supporting pre-sales activities including bids and engagements.

This role offers the chance to work with government agencies, defence primes, OEM vendors, and SMEs both in the UK and internationally, within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will work directly with customers to understand their architecture, identify integration points, and assist in integrating our solutions. You will design and implement innovative solutions, deliver training, collaborate with R&D and product teams, and advocate for customers within Arqit.

What we're looking for

• Experience in secure networks within military or defence contexts.
• Strong customer relations and presentation skills.
• Excellent time and project management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing and setting up secure networks and architecture.
• Multiple years of rolling out technical projects across platforms.
• Professional Service Engineering or similar consultancy experience.

Essential technical experience:

• Networking and communications background, with experience with routers, firewalls, VPNs.
• Knowledge of IPsec, TLS, WireGuard protocols.
• Cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with Linux OS and command-line tools.
• Ability to produce technical documentation such as diagrams and specifications.

Useful to have:

• Experience with edge computing, IoT devices.
• Setting up secure networks for mobile endpoints.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google Cloud.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, C++.
• Sector-specific knowledge of current and future solution needs.

Note: Ability to work in the UK without restrictions and obtain UK security clearance are ESSENTIAL.

Arqit’s QuantumCloud platform enables any device to generate and manage encryption keys securely, even against future quantum threats, supporting secure communications and data protection.