Technical Consultant

Hackajob Ltd; Artington; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior architect/consultant with Defence and Public Sector ICT enterprise experience to lead architecture development and security initiatives.

You will define end-to-end architectures, support ICT procurements, produce requirements docs, and engage with stakeholders while adapting to fast-paced environments. UK Government Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Defence and Public Sector ICT enterprise solutions.
• Proficiency in enterprise and technical architecture development.
• Experience in business or systems analysis, software development methodologies, and information security standards.
• Familiar with Programme and Project Management methods and public sector best practices.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, resolve issues and identify opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for future ICT service delivery aligned with Government strategies.
• Define end-to-end architectures: Business, Applications, Data, and Infrastructure.
• Create comprehensive User and Service Requirements Documentation.
• Deliver key Concept and Assessment Phase products.
• Support large ICT procurements by developing procurement documentation and evaluation strategies.
• Provide technical assurance to ensure proposed solutions are fit for purpose.

Skills

Public sector ICT

Enterprise architecture

Technical architecture

Business analysis

Security standards

Programme/Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

AI

ICT

Security

Job description

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We want someone with experience in the UK Defence and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT enterprise solutions.
• We are looking for proficiency in Enterprise and Technical Architecture development.
• We want experience in business or systems analysis, software development methodologies, and information security standards.
• We value familiarity with Programme and Project Management methods and public sector best practices.
• We need someone able to quickly adapt to new challenges and apply a structured approach to unfamiliar subject matter.
• We require the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities.
• We value strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• We need adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• You must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• We collaborate with clients to develop strategies for future ICT service delivery, aligning with Government strategies.
• We define end-to-end architectures, including Business, Applications, Data, and Infrastructure.
• We create comprehensive User and Service Requirements Documentation.
• We deliver key Concept and Assessment Phase products.
• We support large ICT procurements by developing procurement documentation, evaluation strategies, and assessing bids.
• We provide technical assurance to ensure proposed solutions are fit for purpose.

Technologies

• AI
• ICT
• Support
• Security

More

We are a fast-growing Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy working primarily for the UK Public Sector and Critical National Infrastructure organisations. Our teams deliver technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments, covering architecture development, cyber security, programme and project management, data engineering, analytics, and AI. We have a long track record of delivery and are trusted to work on some of the UK Governments most important and sensitive projects. We offer a hybrid working model with an office base in Guildford, Surrey, plus access to our offices in London, Swindon, and Cheltenham. Typical working arrangements may involve 2-3 days per week at client sites or other locations, with the remainder at home or in our offices, and some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site. The practicalities of some project work mean you may need to stay away from home during the working week. We operate a team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. We provide a mentor for support and guidance, along with a Performance and Development Manager who conducts regular reviews, helps set career objectives, and identifies relevant training courses. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in our recruitment activities, and we offer a competitive suite of benefits. Our market sectors include Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport, and our expertise covers Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.

last updated 38 week of 2026