Solution Architect in North East

Energy Jobline CVL; North East (MD); On-site; USD 149,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a DV-cleared Solution Architect to own infrastructure architecture from high-level design through implementation. The role focuses on VMware virtualization, LAN/WAN networking, and secure integration across Defence environments.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to translate complex requirements into robust, deliverable designs and provide governance support. The position requires active MOD DV clearance and extensive experience in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Active MOD DV clearance required.
• Strong solution architecture experience in Defence or secure environments.
• Deep VMware knowledge in enterprise virtualisation.
• Extensive LAN/WAN networking architecture experience.
• Broad infra knowledge across Windows, virtualization, networking and security.
• Experience producing HLDs/LLDs and guiding designs through implementation.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical, secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop solution architecture across complex infrastructure environments.
• Produce high and low-level designs, technical roadmaps and architecture documentation.
• Design solutions featuring VMware virtualisation and enterprise networking.
• Translate requirements into practical solution designs for delivery.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, security and engineering teams throughout delivery.
• Support architecture governance and design approvals.
• Identify risks, dependencies and integration challenges across services.
• Engage with technical teams, stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Solution architecture

MOD DV clearance

Defence security

VMware

LAN/WAN networking

HLD/LLD design

Windows servers

Security integration

Tools

VMware

Job description

Solution Architect, DV Cleared

£ per day

Corsham | 12-month contract | 4-5 days onsite

Ncounter is seeking a DV Cleared Solution Architect with deep expertise in VMware, enterprise networking and secure infrastructure design across Defence.

You’ll own solution architecture from HLD through to implementation, covering virtualisation, LAN/WAN, routing, network security and systems integration. Working closely with engineering teams, you’ll translate complex technical requirements into robust, secure and deliverable infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and develop solution architecture across complex infrastructure environments
• Produce high and low-level designs, technical roadmaps and supporting architecture documentation
• Design solutions incorporating VMware virtualisation and enterprise networking
• Translate technical and operational requirements into practical solution designs
• Work closely with infrastructure, network, security and engineering specialists throughout delivery
• Support architecture governance, technical assurance and design approval
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and integration challenges across existing and new services
• Engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and third-party suppliers

What we’re looking for:

• Current and active MOD DV clearance is essential
• Strong Solution Architecture experience within Defence or similarly secure environments
• Deep VMware knowledge, including enterprise virtualisation environments
• Strong networking architecture experience across LAN/WAN and associated network services
• Broad infrastructure knowledge across Windows, virtualisation, networking, security and integration
• Experience producing HLDs and LLDs and supporting solutions through implementation
• Ability to balance architecture principles with the realities of hands-on technical delivery

This is a long-term opportunity to take ownership of important infrastructure architecture within a complex Defence environment, working closely with experienced engineering teams on technology supporting critical services.