Solutions Architect

GTC Recruitment; Corsham; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Secure Communications for a major UK Defence programme. You will focus on secure messaging, interoperability and migration to IP networks, operating in a high-security environment.

The role involves owning high/low level designs, delivering multi-domain architectures and engaging with NATO/CCEBA/Five-Eyes stakeholders. 3 days onsite in Corsham, IR35 in scope, DV clearance required.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance.
• Sole UK National.
• Military communications / secure messaging architecture experience.
• Strong IP networking and cryptography knowledge.
• Experience migrating legacy communications to IP-based environments.
• Knowledge of MOD, NATO and military messaging standards.
• Strong HLD/LLD and architectural documentation experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and assure HLDs, LLDs and target architectures.
• Design migration from legacy serial communications to IP networks.
• Develop secure, multi-domain messaging architectures.
• Work with STANAG 4406, STANAG 5066, ACP127 and DOI 103(s).
• Design solutions involving CDS, Guard gateways and PKI.
• Support NATO, Allied and CCEB/Five-Eyes interoperability.
• Provide technical assurance and independent architectural advice.
• Engage with senior technical and defence stakeholders.

Skills

DV clearance

Military communications

IP networking

Cryptography

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

PKI

Guard gateways

STANAG 4406/5066

Job description

Corsham

£600–£650 per day Umbrella

12-month contract + likely extension

IR35: In Scope

Active DV Clearance

3 days per week onsite

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect – Secure Communications to support a major UK Defence programme focused on secure military messaging, legacy modernisation and migration to IP-based networks.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on secure communications architecture, interoperability and defence technology modernisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and assure HLDs, LLDs and target architectures.
• Design migration from legacy serial communications to IP networks.
• Develop secure, multi-domain messaging architectures.
• Work with STANAG 4406, STANAG 5066, ACP127 and DOI 103(s).
• Design solutions involving CDS, Guard gateways and PKI.
• Support NATO, Allied and CCEB/Five-Eyes interoperability.
• Provide technical assurance and independent architectural advice.
• Engage with senior technical and defence stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Active DV clearance.
• Sole UK National.
• Military communications / secure messaging architecture experience.
• Strong IP networking and cryptography knowledge.
• Experience migrating legacy communications to IP-based environments.
• Knowledge of MOD, NATO and military messaging standards.
• Strong HLD/LLD and architectural documentation experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills.

Desirable

• Maritime/tactical communications, cryptographic hardware lifecycle management and CCEB/Five-Eyes experience.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced DV-cleared Solution Architect looking for your next challenging Defence opportunity, we’d love to hear from you