Senior Solutions Architect Bristol – 2 days per week onsite Security clearance is essential Contract until April 2027 Up to £104 per hour Inside IR35 Are you an experienced security cleared Senior Solutions Architect looking to shape secure, integrated solutions across complex, mission-critical programmes? A leading defence prime are looking for a Security Cleared Senior Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership across major programmes, influence architectural strategy, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient and future-ready.
Key Responsibilities: · Lead solution architecture across large-scale and multi-project programmes. · Design and evolve secure, integrated architectures spanning infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud. · Influence technical strategy, technology roadmaps and future technology insertion. · Lead technical reviews, architecture assessments, trade-off studies and risk evaluations. · Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and secure-by-design standards. · Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards and industry events. · Support business development, bids and proposal development through technical solution strategy. · Champion architectural best practice, design reuse and model-based approaches.
Essential Skills & Experience · Extensive experience in solution architecture across multiple technical domains, including infrastructure, applications, data, networking and cloud. · Strong understanding of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, MODAF or NAF. · Advanced knowledge of secure system design principles and cyber security standards. · Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. · Proven ability to influence technical strategy and provide architectural leadership. · Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior customers and technical leadership teams. · Experience mentoring, coaching and developing technical communities. · Relevant architecture or cloud certifications, such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, AWS or Azure. · Experience developing technology roadmaps and contributing to enterprise strategy. · Knowledge of service design, operational transformation and digital modernisation. · Exposure to cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps and automation. · Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums or industry conferences. · Previous experience within the government or defence sector. If you have a strong background in multi-domain solution architecture, secure-by-design principles and technical leadership.
Senior Solution Architect employer: Synergize Consulting Limited
As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer in Reading, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises security and innovation within the Defence and Aerospace sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative work culture that values your expertise in cloud engineering and automation. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to high-profile projects that make a real impact.
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Synergize Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
