Solution Architect (Zero Trust Data Format) – Defence – Contract – Outside IR35

Talent Locker; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 129,150 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is looking for a Solution Architect specializing in Zero Trust Data Format to work within the Defence sector. This mid-senior level contract role offers £700-800 per day while working in a hybrid environment in Farnborough, England. Responsibilities include leading the design of secure data solutions, ensuring compliance with NCSC guidance, and working with various technologies including VMware and cryptographic systems. Ideal candidates will have experience with MOD systems and strong technical skills in cross-domain solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, focusing on secure data transfer.
• Proven track record in cross-domain solution design and MOD systems.
• Strong understanding of hardening systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design from user requirements through to implementation.
• Apply NCSC patterns and guidance for secure data transfer.
• Define bespoke components and communicate designs to stakeholders.

Skills

Cross Domain Solution design

Zero Trust Data Format

NCSC guidance for secure data import and export

Strong cryptography and PKI knowledge

Experience with Defence Digital

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

Windows Server/Desktop

Cloud automation

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect (Zero Trust Data Format) – Defence – Contract – Outside IR35, Farnborough/Hybrid, £700-800 per day.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead solution design from user requirements through architecture, assurance, and implementation. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with architectural ownership, working across both hardware and software-based cross-domain approaches.

You’ll apply NCSC patterns and guidance for secure data transfer, assess product marketplaces, define bespoke components, and communicate complex designs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key experience

• Cross Domain Solution design, testing, and assurance
• Zero Trust Data Format
• NCSC guidance for secure data import and export
• MOD systems and assurance processes
• Strong cryptography and PKI knowledge
• Secure, hardened systems in regulated or air-gapped environments

VMware Cloud Foundation, Windows Server/Desktop, containerisation, PKI, HSMs, micro-segmentation, microservices, zero-trust principles, and secure networking.

Experience with Defence Digital, data-centric security, hardsec cross domain appliances, and cloud automation is highly desirable.

Qualifications / Required experience

• Zero Trust Data Format
• Cross Domain Solution design, testing, and assurance
• NCSC guidance for secure data transfer
• MOD systems and assurance processes
• Strong cryptography and PKI knowledge
• Secure, hardened systems in regulated or air-gapped environments

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space
• Manufacturing and Technology
• Information and Media

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