Solutions Architect

Sanderson Government and Defence; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for work in secure environments within the Defence and National Security sectors. You will translate client requirements into robust technical designs, lead workshops, and advise on secure collaboration technologies.

The role requires strong TOGAF knowledge, cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within Defence, National Security, or secure environments.
• Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (messaging, file sharing, video, IA).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF).
• Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience across networking, virtualisation, and cybersecurity tools.
• Excellent communication skills engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical challenges, and security requirements.
• Translate requirements into clear technical specifications and solution designs.
• Lead workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrations.
• Act as a trusted advisor on secure collaboration technologies and emerging threats.
• Design end-to-end solutions aligned with security standards and best practices. Produce architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Support RFI/RFP responses with detailed technical proposals.
• Assess and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Evaluate security, compliance, scalability, and interoperability.
• Provide clear recommendations with supporting rationale.
• Work with engineering, project teams, and vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support issue resolution and ensure solutions meet client expectations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security developments.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership and best practices.
• Mentor and support junior team members

Skills

Solutions architecture

Defence/National Security experience

Secure collaboration technologies

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

TOGAF

AWS

Azure

GCP

CISSP

CCSP

ITILv4

Job description

Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within Defence, National Security, or secure environments
• Strong understanding of secure collaboration technologies (messaging, file sharing, video, IA)
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience across networking, virtualisation, and cybersecurity tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP, ITILv4) - Desirable
• Experience responding to RFIs/RFPs - Desirable
• Background in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - Desirable

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical challenges, and security requirements
• Translate requirements into clear technical specifications and solution designs
• Lead workshops, presentations, and technical demonstrations
• Act as a trusted advisor on secure collaboration technologies and emerging threats
• Design end-to-end solutions aligned with security standards and best practicesProduce architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans
• Support RFI/RFP responses with detailed technical proposals
• Assess and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools
• Evaluate security, compliance, scalability, and interoperability
• Provide clear recommendations with supporting rationale
• Work with engineering, project teams, and vendors to ensure successful delivery
• Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle
• Support issue resolution and ensure solutions meet client expectations
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security developments
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across solutions
• Contribute to thought leadership and best practices
• Mentor and support junior team members

Technologies

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• Security
• TOGAF

More

We are Sanderson Government & Defence, supporting a leading organisation delivering secure, mission-critical solutions into the Defence and National Security sectors. We offer a salary of £75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects. Our environment is collaborative and expert-led, with ongoing professional development and career progression. We value respect and equality, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

last updated 38 week of 2026