At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure hybrid cloud solutions for a major defence programme.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative defence solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mission-critical environments while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in Solution Architecture and deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol – hybrid, 2–3 days onsite per week
Contract: 6 months
Rate: Up to £750 per day, outside IR35
Security Clearance: SC minimum
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major defence programme, designing secure infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions across complex, mission-critical environments. The role will involve defining end-to-end technical architectures spanning data centres, Microsoft Azure, Azure Local, Azure Arc and VMware, while providing architecture governance, technical assurance and strategic direction across multiple workstreams.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design of secure, scalable and resilient hybrid cloud and infrastructure solutions.
- Produce solution designs, architecture artefacts, technical roadmaps and standards.
- Translate business and technical requirements into integrated cloud and infrastructure architectures.
- Provide architecture governance, technical assurance and stakeholder leadership.
- Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, operational and performance requirements.
- Present architectural options and recommendations to senior technical and programme stakeholders.
Essential experience
- Strong Solution Architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including landing zones, networking, security services, identity and access management and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience designing hybrid cloud solutions using Azure Local and Azure Arc.
- Strong VMware experience, including vSphere, NSX, vSAN and virtual data centre architecture.
- Experience delivering data centre modernisation, cloud migration and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
- Experience within defence, aerospace, government or another highly regulated environment.
- Appropriate security clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
Solution Architect - SC Cleared in Bristol employer: Exceed Cyber limited
Exceed Cyber Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Located in Corsham, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and involvement in cutting-edge projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact on national security while enjoying a fulfilling career with a team dedicated to excellence.
