Solution Architect - UK Defence Accounts

NTT Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking experienced Solution Architects and Application Architects to work on UK Defence and National Security accounts. You will define architectural solutions, work in an agile environment and collaborate with military, Civil Service and supplier teams.

The role requires credibility with military stakeholders and deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, security controls, and architecture frameworks. UK SC clearance is a plus. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence delivery environments with governance and acquisition insight.
• Strong delivery track record as a Solution Architect in complex, regulated settings.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and MOD cloud environments (Defence/National Security).
• Familiarity with TOGAF/NAF/MODAF and ArchiMate modelling methods.
• Experience delivering secure solutions with SbD principles and security controls.
• Ability to define high-level engineering approaches, roadmaps and transition states.
• Experience MBSE and consuming architecture models in Sparx Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the current state of a solution or service;
• Identifying challenges, gaps and opportunities;
• Identifying technical solutions and options;
• Defining programme roadmaps and high-level direction setting;
• Defining transition states and transformation approaches;
• Supporting estimation and business case generation for proposed solutions;
• Guiding proposed solutions through technical governance reviews;
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Defence delivery

Solution Architecture

Cloud-native architectures

MODCloud / Defence cloud

Architecture frameworks TOGAF/NAF/MODA

ArchiMate modelling

SbD / secure by design

MBSE / Sparx EA

Integration & messaging

Data integration & digital services

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

What we are looking for

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We are looking for experienced, pragmatic, personable and talented Solution Architects and Application Architects for our UK Defence and National Security accounts, supporting the delivery of digital, data and technology services. You will have demonstrable experience working within the UK Defence environment, either through previous service in the UK Armed Forces or through significant experience working directly within or alongside Ministry of Defence organisations such as Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Defence Digital (DD), or Front Line Commands. You must be able to establish immediate credibility with military stakeholders through a strong understanding of Defence structures, command hierarchies, Defence capability, operational context, and the terminology and acronyms used across the Defence community. Your technical skills will be broad, covering aspects such as consulting, cloud services, application integration, data management and custom application development. You will be comfortable working in environments with multiple suppliers and interacting with a varied set of stakeholders.

What you will be doing

You will be working to define solutions and shape the architectural aspects of programmes. This may range from driving initial discovery phases to understanding the landscape and identifying challenges, through to designing solutions within product and programme teams. You will be comfortable working in an agile, fast-moving environment – building relationships quickly and working as part of collaborative, multi-functional teams.

You will own or contribute to activities such as:

• Evaluating the current state of a solution or service;
• Identifying challenges, gaps and opportunities;
• Identifying technical solutions and options;
• Defining programme roadmaps and high-level direction setting;
• Defining transition states and transformation approaches;
• Supporting estimation and business case generation for proposed solutions;
• Guiding proposed solutions through technical governance reviews;
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders.

Your skills and experience

The ideal candidate must have:

• Experience working in Defence delivery environments, demonstrating an understanding of Defence governance, acquisition processes, military decision‑making and collaborative working across military, Civil Service and supplier organisations.
• Strong Solution Architecture experience, with demonstrable delivery within Defence, National Security or other complex, highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures and cloud platforms, including experience of MODCloud or equivalent Defence or National Security cloud environments.
• Experience working within recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF or MODAF, together with modelling approaches such as ArchiMate.
• Experience of delivering solutions with strict security controls, where external security assurance is mandated, including an awareness of Secure by Design (SbD) principles and their implementation.
• Experience defining the high‑level engineering approach at a programme level – such as defining transition states, architectural roadmaps and identifying potential delivery options.
• Experience working within an MBSE environment, with the ability to consume and interpret architecture models, viewpoints and traceability held within Sparx Enterprise Architect to inform solution design and architectural decision‑making.
• Broad knowledge of technologies and applications, such as integration and messaging services, digital services, case management, data integration and have a good, up‑to‑date understanding of emerging technology approaches.
• The ability to spot and address common themes and architecturally significant concerns.
• Excellent communication skills and strengths in producing high quality and accurate deliverables.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior military officers, Civil Servants, suppliers and technical stakeholders.
• Able to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders, building trusted relationships across Defence, customer and supplier organisations.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Existing SC or DV clearance is highly desirable.

Workplace type: About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organisations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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