Solutions Architect – DV Clearance

Levy Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm seeks a Solution Architect for Platform Integration & DevOps to support the integration of a secure cloud hosting ecosystem within Defence. This role involves leading the design of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling, as well as mentoring junior architects. Ideal candidates have a strong background in DevOps and cloud integration, and are comfortable navigating compliance frameworks. On-site work is required 2-3 days a week in Corsham, Wiltshire.

Qualifications

• Strong background in DevOps, cloud integration and secure environments.
• Proven experience with CI/CD, IaC, and platform architecture.
• Comfortable navigating government compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Integrate SCC Hyperscale into SECRET cloud hosting.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline and IaC tooling design.
• Establish and grow an S-Cloud DevOps function.
• Work closely with Cloud teams and Preferred Bidders.
• Create secure, compliant designs aligned with NCSC standards.
• Contribute to Defence and cross-government working groups.
• Mentor junior architects and support team recruitment.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud integration

CI/CD

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Solution Architect – Platform Integration & DevOps

Location: On-site working 2-3 days a week as required in Corsham, Wiltshire

Clearance: Active DV Clearance

We’re seeking a Solution Architect to support the integration of a secure cloud hosting ecosystem within Defence. You’ll play a key role in establishing a new DevOps function and leading the design of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code tooling, and Landing Zone architectures for the SCC Hyperscale platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate SCC Hyperscale into SECRET cloud hosting.
• Lead CI/CD pipeline and IaC tooling design.
• Establish and grow an S-Cloud DevOps function.
• Work closely with Cloud teams and Preferred Bidders.
• Create secure, compliant designs aligned with NCSC standards.
• Contribute to Defence and cross-government working groups.
• Mentor junior architects and support team recruitment.

About You:

• Strong background in DevOps, cloud integration, and secure environments.
• Proven experience with CI/CD, IaC (e.g., Terraform), and platform architecture.
• Comfortable navigating government compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.