Job Description

Solution Architect - Farnborough (Hybrid) - £600 - £650 Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver secure, mission-critical digital solutions within Defence and National Security environments.

This is an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges where security, reliability, and operational effectiveness are paramount. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative solutions that support critical decision-making and mission success.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of secure technology solutions operating in highly regulated and secure environments. Working closely with engineers, developers, architects, and stakeholders, you'll translate operational requirements into robust technical architectures and guide delivery from concept through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect secure digital solutions for complex Defence and National Security programmes.

Develop and deploy Cross Domain Solutions, including design, testing, assurance, and operational use.

Interpret user and business requirements and translate them into scalable technical architectures.

Assess and recommend products and technologies that meet functional and security requirements.

Define technical requirements for bespoke software and infrastructure components.

Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Support solution assurance activities and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and guidance.

Essential Skills & Experience

Cross Domain Solution design, implementation, testing, and assurance.

Strong understanding of NCSC guidance and patterns for secure data import and export.

Experience evaluating and selecting technology products against solution requirements.

Ability to define technical requirements for development teams.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Knowledge of hardware and software-based cross-domain approaches.

Strong understanding of cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Experience working with MOD systems, processes, and assurance frameworks.

Desirable Experience

Secure-by-Design development methodologies.

Data-Centric Security principles.

Hardsec Cross Domain appliances.

Cloud deployment automation.

Strong networking expertise.

Experience delivering solutions within highly secure or regulated environments.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). Higher levels of clearance may be advantageous depending on programme requirements.

Solution Architect - Farnborough (Hybrid) - £600 - £650 Outside IR35