Solution Architect – Security-Clearance Eligible

Saab AB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with company cont.

Private medical insurance

Death in service insurance

Share matching scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Saab UK's IT function is seeking an experienced IT Solution Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligned with business goals. You will bridge business needs with IT capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective outcomes across projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures. The role requires at least 3 years in solution architecture, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in solution architecture.
• Experience with large-scale system design and implementation.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL are preferred.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
• Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles.
• Ability to gain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements.
• Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in.
• Assess emerging technologies and conduct cost-benefit analyses for adoption.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Analytical thinking

Requirements mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

TOGAF

AWS/Azure Solution Architect

ITIL

Tools

APIs

Microservices

Integration patterns

Networking & security

Cloud platforms

Job description

Saab UK's IT function is seeking an experienced IT Solution Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligned with business goals. You will bridge business needs with IT capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective outcomes across projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures. The role requires at least 3 years in solution architecture, strong analytical skills, and the ability to obtain SC clearance.