Solutions Architect

City of London Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

City of London Corporation's Digital & Information Technology Service (DITS) seeks an experienced Solution Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture function in a complex, regulated setting. You will design and govern Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions to support corporate and policing needs.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will produce architecture artefacts, guide suppliers and internal teams, manage architectural risks, and ensure alignment with security and

Qualifications

• Adept Solution Architect with experience in complex or public-sector environments.
• Extensive enterprise-scale Azure and Microsoft 365 delivery.
• Strong TOGAF and ArchiMate knowledge with architecture documentation skills.
• Experience presenting designs within governance forums and to senior stakeholders.
• Capable of leading architects, engineers and suppliers across programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Produce patterns, HLDs, LLDs in line with TOGAF/ArchiMate.
• Ensure data segregation and security controls meet standards.
• Provide technical leadership to architects, engineers and suppliers.
• Review artefacts and manage architectural risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Security architecture

Cloud governance

Public sector experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect (City of London Police)

Department: Chamberlain's

Office Location: Bishopgate Police Station

Salary: £61,120 - £68,990 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (This post also attracts a Market Force Supplement of up to £25,000).

Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Basis: Full -Time, Permanent

Workplace category: Hybrid (you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office)

Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance.

Level of DBS required for this role: Basic

Level of vetting required?: NPPV 3 (Non police personnel)

Is this a politically restricted post?: No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: Yes

Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment

About Us

The City of London Corporation’s Digital & Information Technology Service (DITS) is seeking an experienced Solution Architect (City of London Police) to join its Enterprise Architecture function.

This is a senior technical opportunity to help shape secure, resilient and innovative technology solutions across the City of London Corporation and the City of London Police. You will work within a complex, multi-tenant Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment, supporting both corporate and policing requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a key role in ensuring technology solutions are aligned with architectural principles, technical standards and, where relevant, UK policing technology and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of technology solutions across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Produce high-quality Architecture Patterns, High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting artefacts in line with TOGAF and ArchiMate.
• Design solutions that meet the distinct requirements of the City of London Corporation and City of London Police, including appropriate data segregation and security controls.
• Provide technical leadership to Solution Architects, Systems Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers and third-party suppliers on assigned projects.
• Present architectural designs, patterns and recommendations to the Technical Design Authority and Change Advisory Board.
• Review and assure architecture artefacts produced by internal teams and external suppliers.
• Identify, manage and track architectural risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Ensure solutions comply with agreed technical, security, governance and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective and deliverable technical solutions.
• Maintain awareness of developments in UK policing technology, cloud architecture, cyber security and emerging technologies.
• Support the Head of Enterprise Architecture in developing a coherent and enabling architecture across the City Corporation and City of London Police.
• Manage relationships with third-party architectural and technology suppliers, ensuring requirements and standards are met.
• Contribute to the continuous review and improvement of the City of London Police technology estate.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• An experienced Solution Architect with significant experience working in a complex, regulated or public-sector environment.
• Experienced in delivering and managing enterprise-scale solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Highly knowledgeable in TOGAF and ArchiMate, with experience producing professional architecture documentation and schematic diagrams.
• Experienced in presenting and defending technical designs within a Technical Design Authority or similar governance environment.
• Confident providing architectural leadership and assurance across supplier-delivered programmes.
• Knowledgeable in Azure architecture, including Entra ID, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway and Azure Front Door, Azure native Functions and Logic App based automations.
• Experienced with Microsoft 365 technologies, Windows 11 build engineering including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and Defender XDR.
• Familiar with modern data and analytics architectures, including Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and Power BI.
• Knowledgeable in identity, zero-trust and cyber-security principles, including the NCSC Cloud Security Principles and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Able to understand and communicate emerging AI architecture and governance concepts, including Azure Foundry AI, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, RAG, MCP and related governance capabilities.
• An excellent communicator who can explain complex technology clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical and confident enough to challenge requirements, designs and supplier proposals where appropriate.
• Collaborative, accountable and comfortable working across business, technology, supplier and partner organisations.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to continual professional development.
• Ideally experienced within UK policing, central or local government, financial regulation or critical national infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

You will ideally have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience, together with ITIL Foundation certification and evidence of continued professional development.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging and strategically important programmes spanning local government and policing.

You will have the opportunity to influence architectural direction, introduce modern technology solutions and contribute to secure, resilient services that support the City of London Corporation and City of London Police.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Security Clearance

This role requires a NPPV 3 (Non police personnel) Vetting check. Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) or Security Check (SC) clearance may be required for specific engagements.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 12 November 2026

Interview dates TBC

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.