Technical Architect

CBSbutler Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Architect to lead the delivery of secure systems and services. You will define and develop complex architectures while ensuring alignment with business objectives and security standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in architecture, SC clearance, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive daily rate and is primarily on-site in Reading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system and service architecture.
• Strong understanding of secure system design principles.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience delivering within Agile or SAFe environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority across systems and services.
• Define and evolve architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps and innovation opportunities.
• Mentor and coach architects and engineers.

Skills

SC clearance

MOD experience

TOGAF

Agile methodologies

Cyber security standards

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Cisco

VMware

Job description

Technical Architect

+12 months +

+90% on site in Reading

+Inside IR35

+£650 - £750 a day

+SC cleared role

Skills:

+SC clearance

+MOD experience

+TOGAF

We're looking for a Technical Architect to take the lead in defining, developing, and guiding the delivery of complex, secure systems and services. You'll act as a trusted technical authority-balancing customer needs, architectural principles, and security standards to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the technical authority across systems and services, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Define and evolve architectures aligned with business objectives and secure-by-design principles.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps, spotting opportunities for innovation and technology insertion.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for critical design decisions.
• Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising technical capability across teams.
• Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
• Support business development, contributing to technical designs, bids, and proposals.
• Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches within the architecture community.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, or cloud).
• Strong understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Experience delivering within Agile or SAFe environments.
• The ability to influence strategy, guide technical direction, and mentor others.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Industry certifications (TOGAF, ArchiMate) or vendor certifications (AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware).
• Experience contributing to enterprise technology roadmaps and modernisation initiatives.
• Exposure to DevSecOps, cloud-native, or automation approaches.
• Experience in service design and operational transformation.
• Confident presenting at technical boards or industry conferences.

If you'd like to discuss this Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] and I will get in touch.