At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical direction and enhance solution integrity for a vital security programme.
- Company: Join a leading firm focused on government and defence solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate or attractive salary, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on-site in Cheltenham with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a role that values your expertise in secure solutions.
- Qualifications: Must have active eDV clearance and experience in designing secure architectures.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 95000 £ per year.
iO are seeking an eDV Cleared Solution Architect to support a client of ours on an important, security-focused programme working out of Cheltenham. This role is ideal if you enjoy owning technical direction and strengthening the integrity of solutions end-to-end, this is an opportunity to make a huge difference.
Start: ASAP
Location: Cheltenham - on site
Rate/Salary: £650 - £750 per day, Inside IR35 or £90,000 - £95,000 per annum if permanent
Essential Skills & Experience
- Active eDV Clearance
- Strong understanding of how to design secure solutions for sensitive environments within Government or Defence
- Ability to translate requirements into architecture that teams can deliver against
- Experience producing architecture artefacts (e.g., diagrams, system descriptions, interface definitions, design rationale)
- Knowledge of common architectural frameworks and modelling approaches
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid architectures within secure constraints
- Familiarity with assurance, governance, and evidence-based compliance practices
- Experience with integration-heavy systems (APIs, services, event/data flows)
- Strong documentation and configuration control habits
eDV Cleared Solution Architect employer: IO Associates
At iO, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for those in the tech sector. Our Cheltenham location offers a collaborative work culture that values innovation and integrity, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development in a security-focused environment. With competitive remuneration and a commitment to supporting our team members, we ensure that every individual can make a meaningful impact on critical projects.
