Technical Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Technical Architect to support critical defence projects. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile programmes, leveraging your expertise to design secure and scalable solutions. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, engaging with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs. The position requires current Security Clearance and offers a competitive daily rate, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in the defence sector. If you are passionate about technology and security, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect in defence or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of secure architecture design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of technical architecture solutions.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation aligned with MOD standards.

Skills

Technical Architecture

Secure Architecture Design

Cloud Technologies (AWS/Azure)

Networking

Cybersecurity

Data Architecture

Systems Integration

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Documentation

MOD Architectural Frameworks

Job description

Job Description

Technical Architect - Corsham (Remote, occasional travel) - £590 per day Outside IR35 - 5 month contract

FryerMiles are delighted to be assisting a brilliant Consultancy in their recruitment of a Technical Architect to support critical defence sector projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes, leveraging your technical expertise to design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

You will be a vital part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, interfacing with key stakeholders across the defence community. This contract is offered Outside IR35, paying up to £590 per day, and requires an active Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of technical architecture solutions for defence projects.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation (HLDs, LLDs, etc.) aligned with MOD standards.
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership across the solution lifecycle, from initial concept through to delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with security, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Support technical risk management and issue resolution activities.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to defence challenges.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as aTechnical Architect within defence, security, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of secure architecture design principles.
• Experience designing solutions in complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Expertise across a range of technologies including cloud (AWS/Azure), networking, cybersecurity, data architecture, and systems integration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communicationskills.
• Ability to produce technical documentation to a high professional standard.
• Current SC Clearance(or higher). Candidates without clearance cannot be considered.
• Knowledge of MOD architectural frameworks (e.g., MODAF) or defence-specific IT systems.

Technical Architect - Corsham (Remote, occasional travel) - £590 per day Outside IR35 - 5 month contract