Solutions Architect

Meritus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support Defence Manufacturing and cyber assurance programs in line with UK DCC requirements. The role covers mapping complex PLM/ALM and engineering systems, ensuring architectures and data flows meet security controls.

The position is a 12-month contract, hybrid with 3 days on-site, based in Stevenage or Bolton, with SC clearance eligibility and UK defence experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Solution/Technical/Systems Architect in defence or manufacturing.
• Strong architecture modelling and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DCC, Def Stan 05-138, Cyber Essentials or defence cyber assurance.
• Eligibility for UK SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Map engineering application architectures, integrations, data flows and dependencies.
• Assess systems against DCC controls and identify remediation requirements.
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications and DCC evidence.
• Design and document IAM, RBAC, asset management and configuration controls.
• Support resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.

Skills

Solution Architect

Defence/Aerospace

Architecture modelling

Technical documentation

IAM/RBAC

SC clearance eligible

PLM/ALM systems

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for an experienced Solution Architect to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation, supporting the modernisation and cyber assurance of complex engineering systems in line with UK Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) requirements.

SOLUTION ARCHITECT - DEFENCE MANUFACTURING / CYBER - UP TO £600 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) - 12 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT - HYBRID 3 DAYS PER WEEK ON-SITE - STEVENAGE OR BOLTON - SC CLEARANCE ELIGIBLE

We're looking for a Solution Architect / Technical Architect with experience across Defence Manufacturing, engineering applications and cyber security. You'll map and document complex PLM, ALM and engineering systems, ensuring architectures, integrations and data flows meet UK defence security and DCC requirements.

The role is a 12 month initial contract & can be based at either the organisations Stevenage or Bolton sites.

Responsibilities:

• Map engineering application architectures, integrations, data flows and dependencies.
• Assess systems against DCC controls and identify remediation requirements.
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications and DCC evidence.
• Design and document IAM, RBAC, asset management and configuration controls.
• Support resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT and Cyber Security stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Solution Architect, Technical Architect or Systems Architect experience.
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong architecture modelling and technical documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DCC, Def Stan 05-138, Cyber Essentials or defence cyber assurance.
• Experience with IAM, RBAC, configuration management and system resilience.
• UK SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience with PLM / ALM systems such as PTC Windchill, IBM ELM, DOORS or Siemens Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Previous security accreditation, certification or technical audit experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Defence Manufacturing organisation, working across Solution Architecture, engineering systems and cyber security while supporting the certification and modernisation of business-critical engineering applications