Technical Architect | Outside IR35 | DV Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and governance of secure, enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions at Stratford on site. You will produce high and low level designs, build guides, and chair design authority discussions, driving Secure by Design across complex environments.

The role requires deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX-T, Palo Alto, data centre networking, Linux and Windows platforms, and a strong understanding of

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce HLDs/LLDs and build guides.

Responsibilities

• Produce HLDs, LLDs and build guides, lead design authority discussions.

Skills

VMware VCF

NSX-T

Palo Alto Firewalls

Data Centre Networking

Linux & Windows

Secure By Design

Docker/IaC

Tools

Docker

Job description

Technical Architect
Stratford | Onsite
£650 per day Outside IR35
UKSV DV Cleared

We're supporting a Central Government client looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and governance of secure, enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions.

You'll be responsible for producing HLDs, LLDs and build guides, leading design authority discussions, and driving Secure by Design principles across complex environments. This role requires strong technical expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX-T, Palo Alto, data centre networking, Linux and Windows platforms, alongside a solid understanding of security frameworks including NIST 800-53, CIS and STIGs.

Experience within Government, Defence or other highly secure environments is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• VMware VCF, NSX-T, VxRail/vSAN
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Data Centre Networking (BGP, Clos Fabric, DCI)
• Linux & Windows Infrastructure
• Secure By Design & Security Architecture
• Docker, Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.