Solution Architect (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Solution Architect to join their Secure Innovation & Advisory team. This role involves guiding integrated solutions in an Agile environment while ensuring security and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software architecting, systems integration, and requirements analysis. The position offers opportunities for hybrid work but requires onsite attendance for secure access. Extensive learning opportunities are also provided to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software architecting related to secure systems.
• Proficiency in systems integration and requirements analysis.
• Up-to-date knowledge of software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide the delivery of integrated solutions within Agile/DevOps teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about software.
• Model and assure architectural requirements of the software.

Skills

Software architecting

Systems integration

Requirements analysis

Software technology knowledge

Job description

Solution Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description

CGI's Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our mission‑critical systems are custom‑built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever‑evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self‑motivated individuals to thrive.

Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High‑Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Our CGI SDI team has a strong Agile /DevOps software engineering ethos and as a Solution Architect you will be working as part of a cross‑functional team, in partnership with our clients to define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of software systems with low to medium risk, size, quality and complexity.
• Communicate with business, delivery and operational stakeholders of the software.
• Identify, prioritize and address architectural concerns related to the software, based on quality attributes (non‑functional requirements) and other architectural drivers.
• Make or guide architectural decisions about the software, its implementation technologies, its external and internal interfaces and its development and deployment environments.
• Model the software system's context and structure.
• Assure that the software fulfils its present and anticipated architectural requirements by analysis, validation, modelling and road mapping.
• Support the software's development and operations teams by coaching, explaining and reviewing detailed designs and code.
• Keep track of emerging technologies, developments and methodologies.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Software architecting.
• Systems integration.
• Requirements analysis.
• Software technology knowledge.

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