Solutions Architect

PeopleGenius; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Solutions Architect to engage with a large Defence client, focusing on complex programme architecture. The role involves stakeholder collaboration to ensure effective data solutions, leveraging an adaptable and hybrid working environment in Cambridge. Prospective candidates should possess strong architecture skills and experience in defence-related projects, with benefits including training and a supportive working culture.

Qualifications

• Client-facing role requiring effective consultancy skills.
• Experience in designing and delivering MOD data solutions.
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile delivery within a Defence Digital programme.

Responsibilities

• Work with Defence stakeholders to create technical architectures.
• Design end-to-end workflows for intelligence data integration.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure systems.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Data Architecture

Technical Risk Analysis

Emerging Technologies Evaluation

Education

Degree in Science, Computing or Engineering

Professional qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

VMWare

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Base pay range

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The Client:

Our clients are a leading Consultancy with some large scale Defence Contracts. They’re known for looking after their staff and providing an excellent working environment with sound prospects, training and development and a hybrid working environment – for this role you’ll need to be flexible to be in Cambridge a few days a week, potentially other client sites and the rest of the time wfh. The Benefits are fantastic and available on request.

The role:

As mentioned, this role means working with a large Defence Client, implementing Solutions Architecture for complex programmes:

• Working alongside Defence stakeholders to understand and document their requirements and translating them into technical architectures at project and enterprise scale - including creation of business, application, data and technology architecture viewpoints to support creation of enterprise solutions e.g. using TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma Six, Agile, Systems thinking.
• Design end-to-end workflows that incorporate multi-source intelligence data, satellite imagery, and real-time data streams into unified platforms.
• Evaluating target architecture, platforms, tools, processes and applying relevant data standards, policy and dataflow management processes.
• Analysing technical and business risks associated with solutions and developing mitigation strategies.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in AI/ML, GEOINT, and data analytics to ensure solutions are innovative and mission-ready.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing scalable, secure, and interoperable systems, ensuring adherence to industry and regulatory standards.
• Presenting solutions to customers, stakeholders, and senior management.

Requirements:

• This role will be client facing and candidates are expected to work effectively in a consultancy environment.
• You will have a degree in a science, computing or engineering subject, or equivalent experience as well as professional qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• A background in Solution/Enterprise Architecture or a similar and have applied this skillset while working for a consultancy, services provider or systems integrator.
• Ideally – some experience in designing and delivering MoD data or GEOINT solutions, including working with classified or sensitive data environments.
• Experience with on-prem (e.g. VMWare) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) is essential.
• Qualified candidates will require experience or proficiency for managing or contributing to bids and understand SAFe Agile delivery within a Defence Digital programme.

Process:

The interview process will be 2 / 3 x fold with Technical & Competency-based interviews conducted mainly across Teams. We’re looking for someone to join as soon as possible, though we’re happy to wait OR expedite for the right person.

Keywords:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  IT System Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services

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