Solution Architect | SC Clearance Preferred

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government-focused consultancy is seeking experienced Solution Architects to design and assure complex public sector technology solutions. The role requires a strong technical background and proven experience in AWS-based architectures. Key responsibilities include designing solution architectures, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with public sector standards. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and active SC Clearance. The contract is initially for 6 months with potential for 2+ years, paying around £600 per day, and offering hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect in the UK public sector.
• Strong background in AWS-based architectures.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance (or recently lapsed, with eligibility to renew).

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned to public sector standards.
• Produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation.
• Guide delivery teams through architectural decisions.
• Ensure solutions align with AWS best practice.

Skills

Solution Architecture

AWS-based architectures

Documentation and communication

Job description

Solution Architect (SC Cleared - Preferred)

The Role

We're working with a government-focused consultancy that is looking for several experienced Solution Architects to support the design and assurance of complex public sector technology solutions. This is a delivery-focused architecture role, suited to someone who has come from a strong technical background and has since transitioned into a more hands-off, design-led position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned to public sector standards and constraints
• Produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation and artefacts
• Guide delivery teams and stakeholders through architectural decisions and trade-offs
• Engage and "face off" to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure solutions align with AWS best practice, security principles, and government estates

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect in the UK public sector
• Strong background in AWS-based architectures
• Experience designing solutions rather than hands-on engineering in recent roles
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders
• Active SC Clearance (or recently lapsed, with eligibility to renew)

Desirable

• Experience working within government consultancies
• Familiarity with wider public sector estates and Legacy environments
• Exposure to central government departments or arms-length bodies

The Details

• Contract: 6 months initially (2+ years of work).
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: Around £600 per day
• Location: UK-based, hybrid depending on client requirements

If this sounds like a good fit, drop me a message to discuss the role in more detail and get a full brief.